Temperature Rise Past Century
During the past century, the atmospheric temperature has risen by:
- 0.3°C
- 0.6°C — Correct Answer
- 1.2°C
- 2.0°C
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
During the past century, the atmospheric temperature has risen by 1.1°F (0.6°C).
Key Points:
- Sea level has risen several inches.
- Longer-term results include melting of polar ice, rise in sea level, coastal flooding.
- Other effects: disruption of drinking water supplies, extinction of species, more tropical storms.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, C, D: The correct figure is 0.6°C (1.1°F).
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