Die Erderwärmung
Example: Die Erderwärmung verursacht viele Umweltprobleme weltweit.
Definition
"Die Erderwärmung" refers to the gradual increase in the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans, primarily caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels. It leads to significant environmental changes and global climate challenges.
Etymology
The term "die Erderwärmung" is a German compound word combining "Erde" meaning Earth and "Erwärmung" meaning warming. It literally translates to 'Earth warming,' reflecting the phenomenon of rising global temperatures. Did you know the word gained prominence in the late 20th century as awareness of climate change increased?
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"Die Erderwärmung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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