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What is global warming?

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It is the rise in the average temperature of the earth.s atmosphere. It results in melting of glaciers which leads to a rise in sea level causing floods in coastal areas. Global warming also results in change in weather.s temperature and season.s patterns. It is generally caused by increase in greenhouse gases especially carbon dioxide.
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