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

Explanation:

The scientific consensus is that global climate is changing primarily due to human - activities like burning fossil fuels (which releases greenhouse gases) and deforestation (which reduces carbon - dioxide absorption). Option a is a consequence of climate change, option c is not the most widely - agreed aspect as the rate is still a subject of some debate in details, and option d goes against the general understanding as the negative impacts of extra carbon dioxide and global warming are well - documented.

Answer:

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