Earth Science Fundamentals of Physical Geography What changes are likely to occur in Earth’s major subsystems if global warming continues for the near term, as most scientists believe?

What changes are likely to occur in Earth’s major subsystems if global warming continues for the near term, as most scientists believe?

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James Petersen

Publisher: CENGAGE L

ISBN: 9781133606536

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