Question

spring growing season is now coming earlier in both hemispheres. the average change in temperatures is shown in the graph. average global temperature, 1880 - 2004 based on the above statement and the graph, what conclusion can be made regarding temperature? natural earth cycles result in increased temperatures. global temperatures will decrease over the next 20 years. sea level will decrease as a result of temperature changes. global temperatures will increase over the next two decades.

Explanation:

The graph shows an upward - trending pattern of average global temperature from 1880 - 2004. While we can't predict the future with certainty based on past trends, the overall increase suggests a likelihood of continued warming. Option A about natural Earth cycles is not directly shown by the graph. Option B goes against the upward trend. Option C about sea - level decrease is not related to the temperature trend shown. Option D is consistent with the upward temperature trend observed in the graph.

Answer:

D. Global temperatures will increase over the next two decades.