The term 'Anthropogenic' in the context of climate change refers to:
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Correct answer: Environmental changes caused by human activity.
Anthropogenic global warming refers to the increase in Earth's temperature specifically caused by human actions, such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial agriculture.
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