The increase in temperature of the earth's surface caused by increased levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is known as _____________.

The increase in temperature of the earth's surface caused by increased levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is known as global warming.

Global warming refers to the long-term increase in the average temperature of the Earth's surface, atmosphere, and oceans, primarily caused by the increased concentrations of greenhouse gases (such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide) in the Earth's atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun that would otherwise be radiated back into space, causing a gradual rise in the Earth's surface temperature. The rise in temperature can have a range of impacts on the environment, including sea level rise, changes in weather patterns, and effects on plant and animal life.