Seasons and Climate Change

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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, primarily due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a significant period.

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What is the Earth's axis?

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The Earth's axis is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth causes different areas to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.

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Why does the equator have a consistent temperature year-round?

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The equator receives direct sunlight throughout the year, resulting in a relatively stable and warm temperature.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis, which exposes different parts of the planet to sunlight at different times.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat, preventing it from escaping into space and thereby warming the planet.

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What role do oceans play in climate regulation?

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Oceans absorb and store large amounts of heat, helping to regulate the Earth's climate by distributing heat around the planet and influencing weather patterns.

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What are some human activities that contribute to climate change?

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Human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, industrial processes, and agriculture contribute to climate change by increasing greenhouse gas emissions.

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What is global warming?

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Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to rising levels of greenhouse gases.

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