Since 1880, the two years with the highest land surface temperature were
A) 1990 and 2000.
B) 2005 and 2010.
C) 1985 and 1992.
D) 1900 and 1940.

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According to the information given, we need to identify the two years with the highest land surface temperature since 1880. The options of 1990 and 2000 (A), 1985 and 1992 (C), and 1900 and 1940 (D) are unlikely as they are not close enough in time to each other to both rank as the two highest years. The years of 2005 and 2010 (B) are both relatively recent and are quite close in time to each other compared to the other options. Therefore, B is the best choice as it includes the two highest years with a plausible explanation.

Since 1880, the Two Years with the Highest Land Surface