Question

Analyze the data presented in this graph of global climate data, which shows an anomaly (change) from normal temperatures. Use the data to answer the questions. (2 point)
NASA GISS, "Global Temperature," 2010, accessed June 9, 2016, http://data.giss.nasa.gov/gistemp/graphs_v3/Fig.A.gif.

1.The last year shown on the graph is 2000, and the graph shows data for 2010. Based on the trends shown on the graph, what would you predict the anomaly to be in 2020?
2.What effects on Earth's systems are likely to result from these changes to our climate? What changes to the environment do you think might have caused this pattern?

Answer 1

In the year 2020 I would predict the anomalous rise in temperatures since 1980 to increase by about 1.2 degrees centigrade by projecting the graph. Some of the changes to the climate with such an average rise is more drought and forest fires and also flooding in the spring in the northern hemisphere with warmer spring weather, for example. I believe this rise which is a significant acceleration in the global temperature increase is mostly man made and is mainly a result of burning too much fossil fuels with the attendant greenhouse effect.