The climate sensitivity parameter is defined as the rate of change of A. Surface temperature with albedo of earth B. Surface temperature with CO2 concentration in atmosphere C. Precipitation with earth’s temperature D. Surface temperature with radioactive forcing.

The climate sensitivity parameter is defined as the rate of change of A. Surface temperature with albedo of earth
B. Surface temperature with CO2 concentration in atmosphere
C. Precipitation with earth’s temperature
D. Surface temperature with radioactive forcing.
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D. Surface temperature with radioactive forcing.
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