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To determine: The effect of 700 ppm (parts per million) concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide on the environment.
Introduction: The high levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are a serious threat to the environment. Various activities such as deforestation and burning of fossil fuels led to an increased level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
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