Climatologists use __________ to develop predictions about how climate might respond to greenhouse gas forcing.

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Climatologists use Earth system models, which incorporate data from a variety of sources such as atmospheric measurements, ocean temperatures, and ice cover, to develop predictions about how climate might respond to greenhouse gas forcing. Samples from marine sediments can provide information about past climates but are not used in developing future predictions. Measurements of atmospheric temperature are important data points but not enough to solely develop predictions about future climate. Public opinion polls are not used in the scientific process of developing climate predictions.

Climatologists Use __________ to Develop Predictions About How Climate Might