Examples of counterpoint in a sentence. 1  The guitar and bass are played in counterpoint. 2  The dressing is a refreshing counterpoint to the spicy chicken. 3  The painting is a pleasant counterpoint to his earlier works.  The music works in counterpoint to the images on the screen.
One of the most immediate and obvious effects of global warming is the increase in temperatures around the world. The average global temperature has increased by about 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit (0.8 degrees Celsius) over the past 100 years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Causes and Effects of Climate Change What causes climate change (also known as global warming)? And what are the effects of climate change? Learn the human impact and consequences of climate change for the environment, and our lives. The planet is warming, from North Pole to South Pole. Since 1906, the global average surface temperature has increased between 1.1 and 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit (0.6 to 0.9 degrees Celsius)âeven more in sensitive polar regions.