Atmosphere, Climate Change and Human Impact

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that cause climate change.

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What is the main human activity that releases greenhouse gases?

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Burning fossil fuels.

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Are some greenhouse gases naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere?

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True.

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Which gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen.

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What characteristic of Earth’s atmosphere traps infrared light as heat?

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The greenhouse effect.

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What is climate change?

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A long-term change in temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.

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What role do trees play in combating climate change?

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They absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas.

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What is the ozone layer?

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A region of Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

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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 refers to long-term patterns.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping the Earth warm.