The global warming
Example: Global warming increases average temperature of Earth over time
Definition
"The global warming" refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases. It causes significant changes in climate patterns, affecting ecosystems, weather events, and sea levels worldwide.
Etymology
The term "the global warming" combines 'global,' meaning worldwide, and 'warming,' derived from the Old English 'wearmian,' meaning to become warm. It first gained prominence in scientific discussions during the late 20th century as awareness of climate change grew.
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"The global warming" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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