Which statement is a common misconception with regard to Earth's atmosphere?
A) The carbon dioxide added to the atmosphere since the year 1800 is mostly or entirely due to human burning of fossil fuels.
B) All of Earth will warm at the same rate if there is global warming.
C) The ozone layer in the upper atmosphere protects the lower atmosphere and Earth's surface from harmful solar UV radiation.
D) Global warming and ozone depletion are two very different activities in Earth's atmosphere.
E) Earth has experienced a greenhouse effect its entire planetary history.

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All parts of Earth do not warm at the same rate due to global warming. Factors such as ocean currents, altitude, and geographic location cause different regions to experience changes in climate at different rates.

Which Statement Is a Common Misconception with Regard to Earth's