Which of the following is correct regarding global warming?
A) The idea is a hoax.
B) Global warming is occurring, but the rate is so slow that it will be hundreds of years before any significant problems arise.
C) There is agreement that global warming is caused by increased air pollution that is a result of human activity.
D) There is agreement that global warming is happening, but there is a debate about whether the warming is natural or caused by human activity.
E) Global warming will have a negative effect on everyone.

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The scientific community largely agrees that global warming is happening, but there is ongoing debate about the extent to which it is caused by human activity versus natural factors. A and B are incorrect as they contradict currently established scientific consensus. C is partially correct, as increased air pollution is a contributing factor to global warming, but it is not the sole cause. E is also partially correct, as global warming is expected to have negative effects, but the magnitude and distribution of those effects are still the subject of ongoing research and debate.

Which of the Following Is Correct Regarding Global Warming