Multiple Choice
Given what is known about temperature differences in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and the impacts of global warming, which statement about future conditions in the two hemispheres is most likely correct?
A) Warming will occur faster in the Northern Hemisphere.
B) Warming will occur faster in the Southern Hemisphere.
C) Warming will decrease in both hemispheres as oceans absorb more heat.
D) Temperature variations will decrease in both hemispheres as summers lengthen.
E) Warming and temperature variations will increase equally in the two hemispheres.
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