What does it mean to have increasing temperatures?
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“Increasing world temperatures” refers to the gradual rise in the Earth’s average surface temperature over time, primarily caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels which release greenhouse gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to a warming planet with potential impacts like more extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and disrupted ecosystems.
Key points about increasing world temperatures:
Cause:
Primarily driven by human-generated greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, which trap heat in the atmosphere.
Measurement:
Scientists track the average global temperature, comparing it to historical baselines to measure the increase.

Impacts:
More frequent and intense heatwaves
Rising sea levels due to melting glaciers and ice sheets
Changes in precipitation patterns, leading to more extreme droughts and floods
Disruption of ecosystems and wildlife habitats
Potential for increased spread of diseases