Why is it not surprising that 2016 was the third year in a row to have record-high surface temperatures? Consider concepts like the greenhouse effect when responding.(Click here to access the video if the link above is not working.)Select all that apply.(2 points)ResponsesCities can get hotter than rural areas because of buildings and roads trapping heat. This can make some years hotter in cities, but it doesn't mean the whole world is getting warmer.Cities can get hotter than rural areas because of buildings and roads trapping heat. This can make some years hotter in cities, but it doesn't mean the whole world is getting warmer.The air around Earth acts like a blanket, trapping heat from the sun. When we burn fossil fuels like coal and gas, it adds more of these heat-trapping gases to the air. This extra heat makes Earth's surface warmer over time. So, it's not surprising that 2016 was the third year in a row with the hottest temperatures on record, because we're making the Earth warmer by adding more of these gases.The air around Earth acts like a blanket, trapping heat from the sun. When we burn fossil fuels like coal and gas, it adds more of these heat-trapping gases to the air. This extra heat makes Earth's surface warmer over time. So, it's not surprising that 2016 was the third year in a row with the hottest temperatures on record, because we're making the Earth warmer by adding more of these gases.Sometimes, Earth's temperature can change naturally because of things like big weather patterns (like El Niño) or changes in how much heat the sun gives off. These natural changes can also make some years hotter without it always meaning the climate is getting warmer overall.Sometimes, Earth's temperature can change naturally because of things like big weather patterns (like El Niño) or changes in how much heat the sun gives off. These natural changes can also make some years hotter without it always meaning the climate is getting warmer overall.Sometimes, weather patterns can make a year unusually hot or cold. This can happen without the whole planet getting warmer overall.Sometimes, weather patterns can make a year unusually hot or cold. This can happen without the whole planet getting warmer overall.The sun's brightness changes naturally over time, which can affect Earth's temperature. This might explain why some years are hotter, but it's not the main reason for the recent record-high temperatures.The sun's brightness changes naturally over time, which can affect Earth's temperature. This might explain why some years are hotter, but it's not the main reason for the recent record-high temperatures.

Answer 1

The responses that apply to why it is not surprising that 2016 was the third year in a row with record-high surface temperatures, considering the greenhouse effect, are:

1. The air around Earth acts like a blanket, trapping heat from the sun. When we burn fossil fuels like coal and gas, it adds more of these heat-trapping gases to the air. This extra heat makes Earth's surface warmer over time. So, it's not surprising that 2016 was the third year in a row with the hottest temperatures on record, because we're making the Earth warmer by adding more of these gases.

2. Sometimes, Earth's temperature can change naturally because of things like big weather patterns (like El Niño) or changes in how much heat the sun gives off. These natural changes can also make some years hotter without it always meaning the climate is getting warmer overall.

The first response emphasizes the role of human activity in adding greenhouse gases and contributing to the overall warming trend, making it unsurprising that we see consecutive years of record temperatures. The second response explains the influence of natural variability, indicating that while some years may be hotter due to natural factors, the ongoing trend is primarily driven by human-induced climate change.

The other options primarily focus on local weather patterns or natural changes without directly addressing the broader understanding of climate change as influenced by greenhouse gas emissions.