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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Global Warming Global Warming The term 'Global Warming' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' An increase in the near surface temperature of the Earth. Global warming has occurred in the distant past as the result of natural influences, but the term is most often used to refer to the warming predicted to occur as a result of increased emissions of greenhouse gases. Scientists generally agree that the Earth's surface has warmed by about 1 degree Fahrenheit in the past 140 years. '. The term 'Global Warming' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' An increase in the near surface temperature of the Earth. Global warming has occurred in the distant past as the result of natural influences, but the term is today most often used to refer to the warming some scientists predict will occur as a result of increased anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases'. The term 'Global Warming' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' An overall increase in world temperatures which may be caused by additional heat being trapped by greenhouse gases. '. Previous 5 Terms: global positioning system (gps) Global Positioning System (GPS) Global positioning systems (GPS) Global Temperature Change global variables Next 5 Terms: Global warming potential (GWP) globuliferous Glory glossology glottogonic About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.