What can we conclude from this plot of global temperature vs. time?

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When approaching a plot of global temperature versus time, it is important to interpret both the long-term trend and the recent trajectory before drawing a conclusion.
Option 1: 'It is highly unlikely that the global temperature will increase any more from its current value.' This is not supported by typical climate data trends shown in such plots, especially if the graph indicates a rising trajectory in the recent era. The presence of upward movement after recent lows suggests the contrary, making this option unlikely.
Option 2: 'Past historical temperatures suggest that the Earth is about to enter a long-term cooling trend.' The historical record in the plot shows fluctuations and a recent uptick rather than a sustained cooling phase. The long-term pattern here does not indicate a forthcoming prolonged cooling, so this statement is misleading.
Option 3: 'Future temperatures are rising more rapidly to higher levels than in the past.' This aligns with the observed pattern where the recent warming appears to accelerate and reach higher temperatures than in earlier epochs, indicating an increasing rate of rise rather than a flat or declining trend. The dashed curve and labeled periods suggest a forward-looking acceleration in temperature.
Option 4: 'We are currently experiencing only a short-term natural variation in temperature that should correct itself soon.' The plot shows a pronounced and persistent upward movement after a period of fluctuations, implying more than a short-term variation. If the trend continues upward, this option would be incorrect.
In summary, the most consistent interpretation with the plotted data is that future temperatures are rising more rapidly to higher levels than in the past, whereas the other options rely on misreading long-term trends, assuming cooling, or portraying temperature changes as merely short-term variations.

25S-A&O SCI-2-LEC-1 / 25S-A&O SCI-2-LEC-2 Lesson 3. History of the Atmosphere - Quiz

What can we conclude from this plot of global temperature vs. time?

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