Which of the following temperature changes will most likely coincide with an increase in atmospheric CO2 concentrations?

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As atmospheric CO2 concentrations increase, it causes warming in the troposphere but cooling in the upper atmosphere. This is due to the greenhouse effect trapping heat in the lower atmosphere and reducing the amount of heat that reaches the upper atmosphere, causing it to cool. Therefore, the temperature change that coincides with an increase in atmospheric CO2 concentrations is warming in the troposphere and cooling in the upper atmosphere. Choice B is the only option that fits this description.

Which of the Following Temperature Changes Will Most Likely Coincide