Question
With reference to pre-industrial times, the present day average global surface temperature is higher approximately by :
The correct answer is
$\sim 0.85\ ^\circ\text{C}$
Global Temperature Rise vs. Pre-Industrial Baseline
Global average surface temperature has risen significantly compared to pre-industrial times due to climate change.
Pre-industrial times are generally considered the period between 1850 and 1900.
Current scientific assessments indicate that the present-day average global surface temperature is approximately $\sim 0.85\ ^\circ\text{C}$ higher than the pre-industrial baseline.
This value reflects the observed warming trend over the last century and a half.
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