Climate Change

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What is climate change?

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Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time, primarily caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

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What are some effects of climate change?

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Effects of climate change include droughts, flooding, melting of polar ice caps, rising sea levels, and increased frequency of extreme weather events.

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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, preventing it from escaping into space, which leads to an increase in Earth's average temperature.

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What gas is primarily responsible for climate change?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the gas primarily responsible for climate change, as its levels have increased significantly due to human activities.

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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 the role of deforestation in climate change?

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Deforestation contributes to climate change by reducing the number of trees that can absorb CO2, thus increasing the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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How does melting polar ice caps affect sea levels?

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Melting polar ice caps contributes to rising sea levels, which can lead to coastal flooding and loss of habitat for plants, animals, and even humans.

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What is the significance of the Paris Agreement?

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The Paris Agreement is an international treaty aimed at limiting global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels, with efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

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What are renewable energy sources?

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Renewable energy sources are energy sources that are replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal energy, and are considered more sustainable than fossil fuels.

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What is carbon footprint?

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A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases, particularly CO2, that are emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product.