Climate Change Flashcard

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What gas is released into the atmosphere when gas, oil, and coal are burned?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What does the greenhouse effect cause?

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Earth to be warm enough to support life.

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What would happen to the Earth without the greenhouse effect?

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The Earth would be cold.

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Which of the following are greenhouse gases? Carbon dioxide, Methane, Water vapor, or All answers are correct?

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All answers are correct.

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What is climate determined by?

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Averaging weather over a long period of time.

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What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted by human activities?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is the term for the gradual increase in Earth's average temperature due to human activities?

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Global warming.

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What are the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions?

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Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

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What is the role of trees in combating climate change?

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Trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average of those conditions over a long period.