\boxed{112}1. A climatologist observes that the average global temperature has increased by 0.2°C every decade since 1950. If the temperature in 1950 was 14.0°C, what will the average global temperature be in 2050 assuming this trend continues?

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Rising Temperatures: Projections Based on a 0.2°C Decadal Increase Since 1950 Since the mid-20th century, climatologists have documented a clear upward trend in average global temperatures. According to recent observations, the Earth’s average temperature has risen by 0.2°C every decade since 1950. Starting from a baseline of 14.0°C in 1950, researchers are now projecting what this steady warming pattern could mean by 2050. ### The Scientific Trend Explained Since 1950, more than 10 decades have passed—from 1950 to 2050. Because the temperature increases at a consistent rate of 0.2°C per decade, we can calculate the total temperature rise over this period.