What Has Been the Relationship Between Earth's Temperature and Incoming

question 15

Multiple Choice

What has been the relationship between Earth's temperature and incoming solar radiation during the first decade of the 21st century?

• A) Earth's temperature has risen during a decade when incoming solar radiation has been near a minimum.
• B) Earth's temperature has fallen during a decade when incoming solar radiation has been near a minimum.
• C) Earth's temperature has risen during a decade when incoming solar radiation has been near a maximum.
• D) Earth's temperature has fallen during a decade when incoming solar radiation has been near a maximum.
• E) Earth's temperature has remained constant during a decade of constant incoming solar radiation.

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