3. Describe the overall, general trend in temperatures over the past 100 years.

There has been no noticeable trend.

Temperatures have stayed constant.

Temperatures have generally gone down.

Temperatures have generally gone up.

Temperatures have generally gone up over the past 100 years. The Earth's climate has warmed significantly since the early 20th century, with increasing temperatures observed in most regions of the world. This trend is largely attributed to human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes, which have led to an increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.