Which of the following statements best describes "carbon fertilization"?
- AIncreased plant growth due to increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphereCorrect
- BIncreased temperature of Earth due to increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
- CIncreased acidity of oceans as a result of increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
- DAdaptation of all living beings on Earth to the climate change brought about by the increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
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