A student researching climate change takes these notes: (1) Arctic ice has lost ~13% of its area per decade since 1979; (2) Rising ocean temperatures cause more frequent coral bleaching; (3) Global temperatures have risen ~1.1°C above pre-industrial levels. The student wants a single sentence illustrating multiple indicators. Which best accomplishes this?
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A
Climate change is a serious global problem that needs immediate attention.
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B
Scientists have been studying climate change for several decades.
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C
From shrinking Arctic ice to bleaching coral reefs and rising global temperatures, multiple environmental indicators confirm that climate change is measurably altering the planet.
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D
The Arctic ice has melted, and ocean temperatures have risen.