Climate change

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which radiation from a planet's atmosphere warms the planet's surface to a temperature above what it would be without its atmosphere.

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How do humans contribute to climate change?

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Humans contribute to climate change through activities that release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

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How does climate change affect rising sea levels?

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Melting ice from glaciers and ice caps due to rising global temperatures.

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What are renewable resources?

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Natural resources that can be replenished over time.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural fuels formed from the remains of living organisms over millions of years.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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What is climate change?

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Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time.

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What role do forests play in climate change?

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Forests act as carbon sinks, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and helping to mitigate climate change.

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What is the impact of climate change on biodiversity?

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Climate change can lead to habitat loss, altered ecosystems, and increased extinction rates for many species.

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What is the significance of the Paris Agreement?

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The Paris Agreement is an international treaty aimed at reducing carbon emissions and limiting global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius.

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