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CO2 and Temp Variations
CO2 and Temp Variations
6 Look at this graph. How can you tell that temperature and carbon dioxide concentration are correlated?
7 The Earth emits infrared radiation, which transfers energy into space. However, carbon dioxide in the
atmosphere absorbs some of this energy. Use this information to suggest a causal link to explain the
correlation in your answer to question 6.
8 Evaluate the idea that humans are responsible for the recent rise in global temperatures, using only the two
graphs on this sheet. Think about the evidence in the two graphs and what evidence is missing.