As You Have Learned in Chapter 16, Global Warming Is

Multiple Choice

As you have learned in Chapter 16, global warming is taking place. Some sources estimate that the temperature on Earth will increase about 0.5 degrees Celsius over a 100-year period. Although scientists do not agree on the amount of increase, let's presume that this will result in an approximate seven-inch rise in sea level. When a national park (located at twenty inches above sea level) is initially submerged, how much would you expect the temperature to have increased?

A) 0.8 degrees Celsius
B) 1.0 degrees Celsius
C) 1.5 degrees Celsius
D) 2.0 degrees Celsius