Intro to Climate Change

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What is a greenhouse gas?

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A greenhouse gas is a gas that traps heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect. Common greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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Which gas is not considered a greenhouse gas?

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Oxygen is not considered a greenhouse gas.

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What is the primary gas produced when fossil fuels burn?

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Carbon dioxide is the primary gas produced when fossil fuels burn.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, such as temperature and precipitation, while climate refers to the long-term average of these conditions over a significant period.

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What is an example of weather?

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An unusually warm day in winter is an example of weather.

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What does climate refer to?

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Climate refers to the average temperature and amount of precipitation in a region over a long period.

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What has increased at about the same rate as global temperatures over the past 100 years?

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Carbon dioxide levels have increased at about the same rate as global temperatures over the past 100 years.

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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 are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, primarily consisting of carbon and hydrogen, and include coal, oil, and natural gas.

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How do human activities contribute to climate change?

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Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes, increase the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, leading to climate change.