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GCSE Geography · key term
An increase in the Earth's average surface temperature.
Used by AQA and Edexcel
Specification 3.1.1.4 · Paper 1
Revise: Causes of Climate ChangeGlobal warming is specifically a rise in the Earth's average surface temperature. Natural processes have changed climate throughout Earth's history, while human activities now add an important warming influence.
Paper 1
A long-term rise in the Earth's average temperature.
Distinguish the enhanced greenhouse effect from ozone depletion: global warming is not caused by a ‘hole’ letting more sunlight through.
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The resulting long-term increase in the Earth's average temperature is global warming. This is a global average, not a claim that every place becomes warmer by the same amount or that cold weather stops occurring. Global warming is part of climate change, which also includes changes in rainfall and other long-term weather patterns.
An increase in Earth's average surface temperature over time.