Based on information in this chapter and the chapter on energy,what effect do you think the discovery of several more centuries of oil reserves would probably end up having on global climate?
A) cooling
B) decade-long cycles of warming and cooling, similar to sunspot cycle-related changes in solar insolation
C) warming
D) none

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The burning of fossil fuels, particularly oil, releases greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Therefore, the discovery of several more centuries of oil reserves would likely lead to more burning of fossil fuels and emission of greenhouse gases, resulting in continued warming of the global climate.

Based on Information in This Chapter and the Chapter on Energy,what