The target amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere needed to avoid rising sea levels, shifting climate zones or ocean acidification is: approximately 3,500 ppm. less than 150 ppm. 350 ppm or less. approximately 400 ppm.

The target amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere needed to avoid rising sea levels, shifting climate zones or ocean acidification is: approximately 3,500 ppm. less than 150 ppm. 350 ppm or less. approximately 400 ppm.

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5. The target amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere needed to avoid rising sea levels, shifting climate zones or ocean acidification is:

approximately 3,500 ppm.

less than 150 ppm.

350 ppm or less.

approximately 400 ppm.

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