Which of the following is true regarding future temperatures?
A)humans can influence long-term (millions of years)temperature trends.
B)short-term changes appear to be beyond human influence.
C)human society appears to be causing short-term changes in global temperatures and temperature patterns.
D)the climate of Earth will remain completely stable over the long term.
E)humans can engineer the longterm dynamic equilibrium of temperature regimes.

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The statement that "human society appears to be causing short-term changes in global temperatures and temperature patterns" is the only true statement. It is well-established that human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels, has led to an increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, leading to global warming and changes in temperature patterns. The other statements are either false or misleading; for example, while humans can't directly control long-term temperature trends, we can have an indirect impact on them through our activities.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Future Temperatures