Human Activities and Global Climate Change

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What is a significant indicator of global warming?

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Ice caps melting.

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What gas is primarily responsible for rising global temperatures?

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Greenhouse gases.

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True or False: Human activities are increasing the level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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True.

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What is one major consequence of increased burning of fossil fuels?

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A global rise in temperatures.

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Which food product is associated with the highest carbon emissions during production?

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Beef products.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that trap thermal energy in the Earth's atmosphere.

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Name two human activities that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.

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Burning fossil fuels and deforestation.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to a warming effect.

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How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

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It reduces the number of trees that can absorb CO2, increasing greenhouse gas levels.

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What role do fossil fuels play in climate change?

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They release large amounts of greenhouse gases when burned.