This factor must precede an ice age and have the effect of slightly lowering Earth's temperature.

这一因素一定出现在冰川期之前，并有稍微降低地球温度的效果。

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They have also pointed out that temperature probably influences our lives more than any other climatic factor and human society is especially vulnerable to large, long-term temperature changes (1).

他们并指出，气温对社会生活的影响可能超过气候条件中的任何其他要素，特别是在长时期的温度巨变面前，人类社会显得尤其脆弱（1）。

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And as it turns out, the biggest factor affecting prehistoric temperature shifts has been fluctuating levels of carbon dioxide in the air.

而结果是，影响史前气温转变的最大因素一直是空气中二氧化碳含量的摆动。

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One important factor affecting the water quality is the area's temperature and rainfall, and Hunt's model is set up for the mid-Atlantic region of the United States.

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"It's often the temperature which is the most significant factor in fatalities, " Mr Thompson said.

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Another factor that affects the calculus is the outside temperature.

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An MCA spokesman said the temperature of the water had been the deciding factor in the decision to call off the search on Sunday night.

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