How Much Has Earth's Mean Surface Temperature Increased Since the Early

question 56

Multiple Choice

How much has Earth's mean surface temperature increased since the early twentieth century?

• A) 32° F (0°C)
• B) 1.4° F (0.8°C)
• C) 2o F (1.1°C)
• D) 11.5o F (1.8°C)

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