Linear model: 0.2 × 5 = 1.0°C. Quadratic: 0.15×2500 + 0.1×50 = 375 + 5 = 380 → 38.0°C increase? No — units unclear. But assuming pre-industrial 15°C, predict:

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Understanding Linear and Quadratic Models in Climate Science: Predicting Temperature Increase from 15°C基准 Climate scientists use mathematical models to estimate future temperature changes based on current data and emission scenarios. Two simple but insightful models illustrate how small coefficients can reveal significant climate impacts. This article explores a linear model and a quadratic model, demystifies hidden units, and predicts temperature rise from a pre-industrial baseline. --- ### Linear Model: A Straightforward Temperature Rise