Asked by Claudia Almanza on Jun 15, 2024
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What is NOT likely to be projected by a major climate model?
A) an Earth that is warmer than at any time in the last 10 000 years
B) more warming in the northern hemisphere than in the southern hemisphere
C) lower global sea levels
D) an increase of 1.4 to 5.8°C in the Earth's mean surface temperature by 2100
Climate Model
A complex computerized simulation used to predict future climate conditions based on various environmental and human factors.
Mean Surface Temperature
The average temperature of the surface of a planet or celestial body, which in Earth's case is significantly influenced by atmospheric composition and activities such as the greenhouse effect.
Sea Levels
The average height of the ocean's surface, used as a baseline for measuring elevation and depth on Earth.
- Gain understanding of present and future patterns in global climatic behavior.
Verified Answer
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adriana torresJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Climate models predict that global sea levels will rise due to melting ice caps and thermal expansion. Therefore, a projection of lower global sea levels is not likely to be predicted by a major climate model.
Learning Objectives
- Gain understanding of present and future patterns in global climatic behavior.