What is climate change? a) The rise in global temperatures due to the increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. b) Any natural or induced change in climate, either globally or in a particular area. c) Long-term shifts in tempe

The correct combination of alternatives is: **a, c, and d** Here’s why: - **a)** Describes the primary cause of contemporary climate change, emphasizing the role of greenhouse gases. - **c)** Addresses the long-term nature of shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, which is central to understanding climate change. - **d)** Refers to the long-term change in average weather patterns, encapsulating the essence of climate change impacts. While **b)** refers to any change in climate, it is too broad and does not specifically focus on the long-term and anthropogenic aspects of climate change as indicated in options a, c, and d. Therefore, it is not included in the correct combination.