Climate Change

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What is climate?

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An area's pattern of weather over a long period of time.

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What is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere?

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Carbon dioxide.

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True or False: Global Warming does not affect humans, only plants and animals.

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False.

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What has happened to the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere over the past 200 years?

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Increased steadily.

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What term describes changes from minute-to-minute, hour-to-hour, day-to-day?

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Weather.

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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.

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Name one human activity that contributes to climate change.

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Burning fossil fuels.

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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 a carbon footprint?

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The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual, organization, or product.

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What role do trees play in combating climate change?

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Trees absorb carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas, from the atmosphere.