2006-07-04 08:08:30 · 11 answers · asked by Pankaj C 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Surface temp has increased about 1 deg C over the past century.
The rate is less in the atmosphere, but watch out when the oceans have less of a moderating effect.
Models suggest a rise of 1.5 to 6.0 deg C by 2100.
As we see, the variables that force this change are under debate - but temperature increase is occurring.
2006-07-04 11:12:49 · answer #1 · answered by Donald S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According the the June issue of Environment & Climate News, Vol 9 No 5, the current rate of global warming is "a remarkably constant and non-alarming rate of 0.17 degrees C per decade" (Page 10) That means that at this rate it would take over 50 years for the temperature to rise by one degree.
2006-07-04 15:22:14 · answer #2 · answered by A L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The average global temperature has increased 1 degree F in the past 100 years but the rate of acceleration is increasing exponentially now.
2006-07-08 22:42:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is rising, true. One or two degrees every year. But this is a natural occurrence. Not just global warming. About the hole in the ozone....which has closed, is also a natural one which occurs every 100 yrs or so. I'm told its like a natural exhaust pipe for the planet. Like fire is a natural rebirth.
2006-07-05 12:27:48 · answer #4 · answered by Jake B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the big study that just came out that was put on CNN.com and National Geographic the world's temp has gone up one degree in twenty years. So if you live inland and were hoping for beach front property... keep dreaming.
2006-07-04 15:13:42 · answer #5 · answered by Sara 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no global warming: manmade anyway...1 volcano produces more clouroflourocarbon gas than man has ever created in his entire existance...There are at least 76 non-dormant volcanos at this very moment. Al Gore is a "FEAR PEDDLER) for hire. I mean a politician looking for a job...Don't hire him!!!
2006-07-04 15:19:06 · answer #6 · answered by rochelle_hall2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One degree every 20 years and the sun is getting hotter.
2006-07-04 15:18:32 · answer #7 · answered by JEANENE B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the only measurable change OVERALL (not per year) is only a fraction of a degree. That's why there's so much debate about it.
2006-07-11 13:31:05 · answer #8 · answered by Privratnik 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no consensus thats its rising at all, contrary to what is repeated all over the news.
2006-07-04 20:29:40 · answer #9 · answered by stvrob_63 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about two degrees high
2006-07-04 15:13:09 · answer #10 · answered by Copenhagen makes me feel good 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋