Global temperatures are
A) rising at a rate of 0.17 C° (0.3 F° ) per decade.
B) higher than any time in the last 800,000 years.
C) increasing at a decreasing rate.
D) increasing by 3% per year.

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The statement "rising at a rate of 0.17 C° (0.3 F° ) per decade" is accurate and supported by scientific data. Choices B and D are incorrect because they make specific claims that are not entirely accurate, whereas choice C is ambiguous and does not provide specific information about the rate of increase.

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