Question

Which of the following theories concerning global climate change is the most widely accepted?
a.
Changes in the global climate will lead to an increase in extreme weather and flooding.
b.
Global climate is changing due to burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.
c.
Global climate change will happen rapidly.
d.
Extra carbon dioxide and global warming will be beneficial.

Answer 1

b. Global climate is changing due to burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.

This reflects the scientific consensus (e.g., IPCC) that anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions are the primary driver of recent climate change.