Question

The present day average temperature of the Earth’s surface is

• A. ${35}^{\circ }C$
• B. ${25}^{\circ }C$
• C. ${15}^{\circ }C$
• D. ${18}^{\circ }C$

Answer 1

The correct option is C ${15}^{\circ }C$

Earth’s average temperature
The average temperature of the Earth's surface is presently ${15}^{\circ }C$. This is due to the presence of greenhouse gases like $C{O}_2$ in the atmosphere, which traps heat and keep the temperature higher.