Climate Change

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What is the term for the gradual increase in the Earth's temperature?

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Global Warming

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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True or False: The Earth's atmosphere acts like a greenhouse that traps heat from the sun.

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True

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Which activity is likely to increase your carbon footprint?

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Driving to school.

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What would happen to the Earth without the Greenhouse Effect?

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The Earth would be cold.

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Name three major greenhouse gases.

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Carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).

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What is the Greenhouse Effect?

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The process by which certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm.

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How do human activities contribute to global warming?

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By increasing the concentration of greenhouse gases through burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

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What is carbon footprint?

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The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product.

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What are some ways to reduce your carbon footprint?

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Using public transport, reducing energy consumption, recycling, and using renewable energy sources.