Question

30. Based on the provided data table showing global average temperature and annual CO2 emissions from 1950 to 2024, what trend can be observed regarding the relationship between human activities and Earth's climate system?

year
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020
2024
Global Average Temperature (°C)
13.9
14.1
14.3
14.5
14.7
15.0
15.3
15.5
15.7
Annual CO2 Emissions (million metric tons)
5,000
9,000
15,000
22,000
24,000
28,000
36,000
40,000
42,000 (estimated)

A. Global average temperature fluctuations do not show any relationship with changes in CO2 emissions.

B. The global average temperature has remained relatively stable despite increasing CO2 emissions.

C. The global average temperature has decreased as CO2 emissions have increased.

D. There is a clear correlation between increasing CO2 emissions and rising global average temperatures over the given time period.

Answer 1

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D. There is a clear correlation between increasing CO2 emissions and rising global average temperatures over the given time period.

As shown in the data table, both annual CO2 emissions and global average temperatures have been steadily increasing from 1950 to 2024. This indicates a direct relationship between human activities (CO2 emissions) and the Earth's climate system (global average temperature), suggesting that human activities are contributing to the warming of the planet.