The increase in the average temperature of the atmosphere and sea due to human activity is referred to as:
A) one of the many climate fluctuations in Earth's history.
B) global warming.
C) the effects from a change in Earth's gravitational pull.
D) the solar flares on the Sun.

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The increase in average temperature due to human activity is specifically referred to as global warming, as it is a global phenomenon and not just a local or regional fluctuation. Choice A may be true, but it is not specific enough to answer the question. Choice C and D are incorrect as they do not relate to the increase in temperature due to human activity.

The Increase in the Average Temperature of the Atmosphere and Sea