Why are the poles more affected by climate change?

The increasingly dense blanket of greenhouse gases is trapping heat and taking its toll on the planet, especially at the poles. Global temperatures have increased since the 1800s with models predicting their continued rise, and sea ice has been decreasing in extent and thickness.

How fast are global temperatures rising?

Global average surface temperature has risen at an average rate of 0.17°F per decade since 1901 (see Figure 2), similar to the rate of warming within the contiguous 48 states.

What will the effect of global warming at the poles?

Global warming, which is the rise in temperature of the earth’s surface, causes melting ice in poles. If this continues then all the ice in the poles would melt and destroy the land surrounded by.it will cause a large number of death.it has the capability to destroy the surrounding countries.

How does global warming affect North Pole?

Melting ice speeds up climate change. Global warming is causing Arctic ice to melt – ice reflects sunlight, while water absorbs it. When the Arctic ice melts, the oceans around it absorb more sunlight and heat up, making the world warmer as a result.

Which of these could increase average global temperatures?

Which of these could increase average global temperatures?
A	increased use of fossil fuels
B	increased ocean algal blooms
C	decreased carbon dioxide emissions
D	increased numbers of animal species

Why has the temperature increased?

Most climate change experts agree that greenhouse gases ― which trap heat and prevent it from leaving the Earth’s atmosphere ― are mostly responsible for the temperature spike. Even with a worldwide emphasis on reduced greenhouse emissions, temperatures continue to climb.

What was temperature at its highest and at its lowest?

The highest temperature ever recorded on Earth was 136 Fahrenheit (58 Celsius) in the Libyan desert. The coldest temperature ever measured was -126 Fahrenheit (-88 Celsius) at Vostok Station in Antarctica.