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The rise in the Earth's overall temperature is commonly referred to as _______.

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earth warming

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global warming

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earth heating

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global heating

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Solution

The correct option is B global warming
An imbalance in the composition of air results in an overall increase in the temperature of the Earth. This surge in temperature is referred to as global warming.

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