Global Warming, Climate Change Flashcard, Milankovitch Cycles

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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 human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases.

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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 (CO2), methane (CH4), and water vapor.

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What is the enhanced greenhouse effect?

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The enhanced greenhouse effect is the increase in Earth's average temperature due to higher concentrations of greenhouse gases from human activities.

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What is carbon capture and storage (CCS)?

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CCS is a technology that captures carbon dioxide emissions from sources like power plants and stores it underground to prevent it from entering the atmosphere.

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What are Milankovitch cycles?

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Milankovitch cycles are long-term changes in Earth's orbit and axial tilt that affect climate patterns over thousands of years.

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What is the primary cause of the greenhouse effect?

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The primary cause of the greenhouse effect is the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which trap heat.

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What is the role of water vapor in climate change?

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Water vapor is the most abundant greenhouse gas and plays a significant role in the greenhouse effect, amplifying warming.

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What are the potential impacts of climate change?

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Potential impacts include rising sea levels, increased frequency of extreme weather events, loss of biodiversity, and health risks.

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What is carbon sequestration?

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Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate climate change.

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How many cooling periods have occurred in the last 400,000 years?

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There have been 4 cooling periods in the last 400,000 years.

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