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The Graph Shows Records of Temperature (Light Gray Line) and CO2

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   The graph shows records of temperature (light gray line)  and CO<sub>2</sub> (dark gray line)  over the past 1,000 years. CO<sub>2</sub> is recorded in parts per million (ppm) . -Currently, atmospheric CO<sub>2</sub> levels are approximately 400 ppm. The annual mean growth rate in CO<sub>2</sub> is about 2 ppm/year. Assuming this trend continues, what would you predict the CO<sub>2</sub> level to be in 100 years? A)  100 ppm B)  200 ppm C)  600 ppm D)  1,000 ppm The graph shows records of temperature (light gray line) and CO2 (dark gray line) over the past 1,000 years. CO2 is recorded in parts per million (ppm) .
-Currently, atmospheric CO2 levels are approximately 400 ppm. The annual mean growth rate in CO2 is about 2 ppm/year. Assuming this trend continues, what would you predict the CO2 level to be in 100 years?


A) 100 ppm
B) 200 ppm
C) 600 ppm
D) 1,000 ppm

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