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In climate modeling, what does 'ECS' stand for?
AEnergy Consumption System
BEquilibrium Climate Sensitivity
CEnvironmental Control Scheme
DEarth Cycle Science
✓ Correct Answer: B — Equilibrium Climate Sensitivity
Equilibrium Climate Sensitivity (ECS) is the long-term temperature rise expected from a doubling of atmospheric CO2 concentrations.
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