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What does the term 'Global Warming' refer to?
AIncrease in Earth's average surface temperature
BDecrease in Earth's average surface temperature
CChange in the shape of the Earth
DIncrease in the Earth's rotation speed
✓ Correct Answer: A — Increase in Earth's average surface temperature
Global warming is the long-term heating of Earth's climate system observed since the pre-industrial period.
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