Question

Which of these following statement correctly defines 'global warming'?

• A. Slow and steady decrease in the earth's surface temperature.
• B. Rapid decrease in the earth's surface temperature.
• C. Slow and steady rise in the earth's surface temperature.
• D. Rapid rise in the earth's surface temperature.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Slow and steady rise in the earth's surface temperature.

• Global warming is the slow and steady rise in the earth's surface temperature.
• It is one of the main causes of the extinction of plants and animals as they can't cope up with the rising temperatures.