Q8 · UPPSC current affairs · 5 September 2026 · News · UNEP Limiting Overshoot Report

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What does 'Temperature Overshoot' refer to in climate science discourse?

A The permanent failure of renewable energy targets in developing nations
B The period during which global warming exceeds a specified target limit before cooling down through atmospheric carbon removal
C The sudden spike in seasonal temperatures caused exclusively by urban heat islands
D The measurement error recorded by meteorological satellites during intense solar flares

Correct answer: (b) The period during which global warming exceeds a specified target limit before cooling down through atmospheric carbon removal

Explanation

Temperature overshoot describes the temporary or extended period during which global warming exceeds a specific target limit (such as 1.5°C) before potentially being brought back down through atmospheric carbon dioxide removal. The other options are factually incorrect definitions.

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