Short Global Warming Flashcard

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What was the Industrial Revolution?

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A period of significant industrial growth that made life easier for humans but increased carbon dioxide emissions.

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What is a consequence of global warming?

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More wildfires.

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What was the Ice Age?

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A period in Earth's history where ice sheets covered the land and oceans.

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What happens to the Earth's average temperature every year?

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It continues to rise.

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What does a carbon footprint measure?

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The amount of carbon dioxide people or things produce.

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What is global warming?

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The long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

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What is deforestation?

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The clearing of forests, which contributes to increased carbon dioxide levels.

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What role do oceans play in climate regulation?

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Oceans absorb carbon dioxide and help regulate the Earth's temperature.

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What is climate change?

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Long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions on Earth.