In a conversation with a friend, he expresses skepticism about global warning. When you inquire about his reasons, he responds by saying that the weather in that area has been the coolest he can remember. Using the information you have learned, what information could you offer to encourage your friend to reevaluate his position?

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Abbigail Dean

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2 February, 11:46

In a conversation with a friend, he expresses skepticism about global warning. When you inquire about his reasons, he responds by saying that the weather in that area has been the coolest he can remember. Using the information you have learned, what information could you offer to encourage your friend to reevaluate his position?

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Barr · Answer 1

A friend observes only the weather which is different than climate. Weather refers to short term change in the atmosphere while climate refers to what weather is like over a while in a specific area.

The weather may change when we move from one area to another. Cooler weather does not mean that the climate is cooler.

Global warming is the increase in average temperature globally due to which heat is increasing but it does not imply that temperature is hotter everywhere.