From 1982 through 2010, average annual sea-surface temperature (SST)
A) followed an opposite trend of air temperature and decreased.
B) increased until 1993, then slightly decreased.
C) steadily increased.
D) remained fairly constant.

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The question asks about average annual sea-surface temperature (SST) from 1982 through 2010. The key phrase is "annual sea-surface temperature." Looking at the answer choices, we see that Choice C is the only one that states that sea-surface temperature steadily increased. Therefore, the best choice is C.

From 1982 Through 2010, Average Annual Sea-Surface Temperature (SST)