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Victoria Reece
on Dec 12, 2024
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Which of the following most accurately reflects the pattern of changes in the earth's temperature?
A) The earth's temperature has risen by approximately 3 degrees Fahrenheit during the past century and most of the increase has occurred since 2000.
B) The earth's temperature has fallen by approximately 2 degrees Fahrenheit during the past century.
C) The earth's temperature has risen by approximately 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit during the past century.
D) There has been virtually no change in the earth's temperature for at least the past 1000 years.
Earth's Temperature
A measure of the average climatic condition of the Earth, influencing and being influenced by various environmental factors.
Temperature Increase
A rise in the average temperature of the Earth's climate system, often attributed to global warming and human activities.
Past Century
The period of 100 years immediately preceding the current moment.
- Scrutinize observational evidence pertaining to how carbon dioxide influences global warming and variations in sea levels.
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Learning Objectives
- Scrutinize observational evidence pertaining to how carbon dioxide influences global warming and variations in sea levels.