Climate change

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What is the Lithosphere (Geosphere)?

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The Lithosphere (Geosphere) is the reservoir of carbon made up of the ground, including soil, rocks, fossil fuels, and other geological formations.

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What gas is a major cause of global warming?

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Carbon Dioxide is a major cause of global warming.

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What is the Biosphere?

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The Biosphere is the reservoir of carbon that contains all life on Earth.

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What do animals take in during respiration?

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Animals take in oxygen during respiration.

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What do animals release during respiration?

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Animals release carbon dioxide during respiration.

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Why are forests considered carbon sinks?

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Forests are considered carbon sinks because they remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and sunlight into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the role of the atmosphere in climate change?

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The atmosphere contains greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide that trap heat and contribute to global warming.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.