0
- Burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in travel, industry and to generate electricity adds extra carbon dioxide into the air.
- Agriculture practices, especially cattle raising, adds increased methane into the air.
- Deforestation means there are far fewer trees to remove carbon dioxide from the air.
- These extra greenhouse gases are too much for the carbon cycle to remove and the gases are warming up and so the global temperature increases.
Still curious? Ask our experts.
Chat with our AI personalities
Fran
Beau
SteveGlobal temperatures are increasing primarily due to the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere from human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation. These gases, including carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to a warming effect known as global warming. This phenomenon is causing changes to our climate, including rising sea levels, more frequent and severe weather events, and changes to ecosystems.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the Increase in average temperature of the biosphere?
Global Warming
What term means the increase of average yearly temperature?
The term is "global warming," which refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature.
What is a general rise in global temperature called?
A general rise in global temperature is called global warming. It is primarily due to an increase in greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere, trapping heat and causing temperatures to rise.
Why will fires increase in frequency and intensity during global warming?
Because the temperature on the Earth is increased.
What is the cause for temperature increase in Antarctica?
Global warming is warming the atmosphere all around the world.
