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Which most accurately describes the effects of Global Warming in the United States over the last 100 years?

  1. temperatures have risen < 1? C

  2. temperatures have risen > 2? C

  3. temperatures have decreased by 5? C

  4. temperatures have risen > 5? C
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Explanation

Over the last 100 years, temperatures in the United States have risen by approximately 1.8°F (1°C), which is less than 1°C. This measurement is based on NOAA and NASA data showing consistent warming trends across the US. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports similar global temperature increases of about 1.1°C since pre-industrial times.

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