If the climate sensitivity is 0.9 oC/(W/m2) and a CO2 doubling causes a radiative forcing of 4 W/m2, what is the expected temperature change in oC? Give your answer with 1 digit after the decimal point.

If the climate sensitivity is 0.9 oC/(W/m2) and a CO2 doubling causes a radiative forcing of 4 W/m2, what is the expected temperature change in oC? Give your answer with 1 digit after the decimal point.

Foundations of Astronomy (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781337399920

Author:Michael A. Seeds, Dana Backman

Publisher:Michael A. Seeds, Dana Backman

Chapter19: Earth: The Active Planet

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