Campbell Essential Biology (6th Edition) - standalone book
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780133917789
Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece, Kelly A. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 18, Problem 10SQ
The recent increase in atmospheric CO2 concentration is mainly a result of an increase in
- a. plant growth.
- b. the absorption of heat radiating from Earth.
- c. the burning of fossil fuels and wood.
- d.
cellular respiration by the increasing human population
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