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Chapter57: Biological Diversity And Conservation Biology

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Why does too much carbon dioxide in
the atmosphere cause climate
change?
A) It cools down our planet
B) blocks out UV rays
C)
traps heat and warms up our planet
D) lets sunjght escape

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