Why is the curve between 1950 and 1980 relatively flat and centered around zero degrees difference from the baseline? (Hint: how

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storchak [24]

4 years ago

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Why is the curve between 1950 and 1980 relatively flat and centered around zero degrees difference from the baseline? (Hint: how

is the temperature change being compared over time?)

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zimovet [89] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-19T21:53:53+03:00

zimovet [89]4 years ago

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Look at the title of the graph, in small print under it.

Each point is "compared to 1950-1980 baseline". So the set of data for those years is being compared to itself. No wonder it matches up pretty close !