According to computer models, by the year 2100, scientists predict a temperature change of:
A) +1.5° - 4° C
B) + 4° - 6° C
C) -1.5° - 4° C
D) -4° - 6° C

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According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), based on the current rate of greenhouse gas emissions, it is estimated that the global temperature will increase by 1.5°C to 4°C by the end of the century. While there is uncertainty in the exact amount of warming, this is the most widely accepted prediction among scientists. Option B is too high, Option C is too low, and Option D is backwards.

According to Computer Models, by the Year 2100, Scientists Predict