If radiative forcing were to increase in a particular region of Earth, what would you expect to happen to average temperatures?

Question

Question 19 options:

A)

Average temperature isn't related to radiative forcing.

B)

Average temperatures would increase.

C)

Average temperatures would decrease.

D)

Average temperatures wouldn't change.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

B) Average temperatures would increase.

Radiative forcing refers to the change in energy balance in the Earth's atmosphere due to factors like greenhouse gas emissions, aerosols, or land use changes. An increase in radiative forcing typically leads to an increase in average temperatures in the affected region because more energy is being trapped in the atmosphere.