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What has the melting of Antarctica's ice caps been attributed to?

1

Increased animal migration

2

Deforestation

3

Global warming

4

Overfishing

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Answer

C. Global warming

Solution:

The melting of Antarctica's ice caps is primarily due to global warming caused by human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, leading to increased carbon emissions.

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