Question

4.2.2 quiz: climate change
which statement best describes the data shown in the maps?
a. temperatures throughout europe were lower in 2015 than in 2008.
b. overall temperatures were lower in 2015 than in 2008.
c. temperatures throughout africa were much higher in 2015 than in 2008.
d. overall temperatures were higher in 2015 than in 2008.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option A: In the maps, Europe does not show lower temperatures in 2015 compared to 2008.
• Option B: The overall temperature trend (more red areas which indicate higher temperatures in 2015) contradicts this.
• Option C: Africa does not show a uniform much - higher - temperature pattern across the continent in 2015 compared to 2008.
• Option D: Visually, there are more areas with higher - temperature colors (redder tones) in 2015 than in 2008, indicating overall higher temperatures.

Answer:

D. Overall temperatures were higher in 2015 than in 2008.