AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
Mitigation of climate change means
A.reducing greenhouse gas emissions
B.building sea walls
C.moving crops poleward
D.accepting all impacts
Explanation
Core Concept
Mitigation attacks the cause — renewables, efficiency, and carbon capture — while adaptation handles the consequences.
Correct Answer
Areducing greenhouse gas emissions
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