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In order to avoid catastrophic consequences of climate change, there is general agreement among the countries of the world to limit the rise in average surface temperature of earth compared to that of pre-industrial times by

a.

1.5 °C to 2 °C

b.

2.0 °C to 3.5 °C

c.

0.5 °C to 1.0 °C

d.

0.25 °C to 0.5 °C

Answer: (a).1.5 °C to 2 °C

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