With no increase in greenhouse gas emissions, computer modeling predicts a rise in overall global temperature because:
A) heat will be absorbed by the ocean causing overall warming.
B) heat will be absorbed by the earth's surface causing overall warming.
C) more heat is expected to radiate from the earth's surface.
D) heat will radiate from ocean water that warmed in previous years.

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Heat stored in the ocean from previous years can be released, contributing to ongoing warming even without additional greenhouse gas emissions.

With No Increase in Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Computer Modeling Predicts