Which describes the relationship between the concentrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide (blue line) and average global

temperatures (red line) over time?
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Both carbon dioxide and global temperatures increased significantly prior to the Industrial Revolution that ended in 1840.
Carbon dioxide increased significantly prior to the Industrial Revolution that ended in 1840, but global temperatures remained constant.
Both carbon dioxide and global temperatures begin to increase significantly after the Industrial Revolution that ended in 1840.
Carbon dioxide increased significantly after the Industrial Revolution that ended in 1840, but global temperatures remained constant.

1 answer

The correct description of the relationship between the concentrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide and average global temperatures over time is:

Both carbon dioxide and global temperatures begin to increase significantly after the Industrial Revolution that ended in 1840.

This reflects the historical trend where industrial activities have led to increased carbon emissions, which in turn have correlated with rising global temperatures.