Intro to Climate Change

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average temperature and amount of precipitation in a specific area over a long period, typically 30 years or more.

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What is weather?

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Weather is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere in a region, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What gas has increased alongside global temperatures over the past century?

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

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What is one solution to decrease global temperatures?

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Using more biofuels is one solution to help decrease global temperatures.

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What do fossil fuels produce when burned?

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When fossil fuels burn, they produce carbon dioxide.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm.

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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, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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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 burning of fossil fuels.

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What role do trees play in climate change?

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Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to reduce greenhouse gases and mitigate climate change.