NASA GISS Global Land-Ocean Temperature Index Quiz

What does "0" mean on the NASA GISS Global Land-Ocean Temperature Index graph?

• 0 degrees Celsius

• The average temperature scientists expect based on existing data

• The highest recorded temperature

• The lowest recorded temperature

Approximately what year did the temperature reach the lowest point?

• 1880

• 1904

• 1940

• 1980

Approximately what year did the temperature reach the highest point?

• 1980

• 2000

• 2020

• 1960

In general, what happens to the temperature between 1880 and 1920?

• The temperature significantly increases.

• The temperature generally decreases.

• The temperature remains relatively stable.

• The temperature fluctuates but shows a slight overall increase.

What trend do you see in the temperature after 1920?

• The temperature remained constant.

• The temperature decreased.

• The temperature increased.

• The temperature fluctuated without any clear trend.

What is the trend (or pattern) of temperature according to the graph?

• The temperature is decreasing over time.

• The temperature is remaining constant over time.

• The temperature is increasing over time.

• The temperature is fluctuating without any clear trend.