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The increase in global temperature due to the greenhouse effect is known as:
AThermal expansion
BGlobal warming
CEl Nino
DHeat island effect
✓ Correct Answer: B — Global warming
Global warming refers to the long-term rise in the average temperature of the Earth's climate system.
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