As a specific approach to reducing the impact of green house gasses, adaptation refers to
A) taking steps to reduce emissions today to delay or reduce global temperature increases.
B) new legislation that allows for lawsuits for those who do not comply with emission limits.
C) adjustments to reduce the negative impacts of temperature increases.
D) protecting specific key resources from temperature increases.

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Adaptation refers to making adjustments to reduce the negative impacts of temperature increases caused by greenhouse gas emissions. This can include measures such as building sea walls to protect against rising sea levels, developing drought-resistant crop varieties, and improving water management systems in areas facing water scarcity. It is different from mitigation, which focuses on reducing emissions themselves to prevent further temperature increases.

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