Question

read an excerpt from the nobel lecture by al gore.
climate refugees have migrated into areas already inhabited by people with different cultures, religions, and traditions, increasing the potential for conflict. stronger storms in the pacific and atlantic have threatened whole cities. millions have been displaced by massive flooding in south asia, mexico, and 18 countries in africa. as temperature extremes have increased, tens of thousands have lost their lives.
we are recklessly burning and clearing our forests and driving more and more species into extinction. the very web of life on which we depend is being ripped and frayed.
which evidence does gore use to support the idea that climate change is occurring?
a. hypothetical situations of potential damage
b. comparisons of disasters that affect culture, religion, and tradition
c. worldwide events and damages resulting from climate change
d. personal observation of faulty events

Explanation:

The text describes various real - world events such as flooding, stronger storms, displacement of people, and species extinction due to human activities (like burning and clearing forests). These are all actual, worldwide events and damages resulting from climate change. Options A (hypothetical situations) is incorrect as the events are real. Option B (comparisons affecting culture, religion, tradition) is not the main evidence type here. Option D (personal observation of faulty events) is not relevant as the examples are large - scale and not personal.

Answer:

C. Worldwide events and damages resulting from climate change