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.

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

This is the widely accepted scientific consensus supported by major global scientific bodies (like the IPCC). Option a describes an impact, not the core causal theory of climate change. Option c is not universally accepted as climate change is occurring gradually with accelerating trends, not rapid, immediate change. Option d is incorrect as excess CO₂ and warming have well-documented harmful environmental and ecological impacts.

Answer:

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