Vivian is writing an argumentative essay about human influences on climate change. Her research question is, How do human activities influence global warming? After conducting research and analyzing sources, she decides on this position: “Human activities such as farming and industry have sped up global warming and need to be regulated to slow down climate change.”
Which detail could Vivian cite as evidence in response to the research question?
A rise of 2° Celsius in global temperatures could raise sea levels.
Burning fossil fuels such as coal and oil causes air pollution.
Global warming occurs when the average temperature rises over a long period of time.
Production of gases that contribute to global warming has increased since 1900.
