Analysing the data

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Using a spreadsheet programme produce bar charts or line graphs for at least the following time periods

1972 - 1981 1982 - 1991 1992 - 2001

Are there any trends in changes of average global temperatures and carbon dioxide levels? Has there been an increase in average global temperature?

Has the rate of change increased or decreased?

Could carbon dioxide gas be responsible?

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