Intro to 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.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect. Examples include carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor.

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Which gas is not a greenhouse gas?

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Oxygen is not a greenhouse gas.

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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 is the average of these conditions over a long period.

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What is an example of weather?

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An unusually warm day in winter is an example of weather.

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What is an example of climate?

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The average temperature and amount of precipitation in a region over many years is an example of climate.

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What human activity is causing global temperatures to rise?

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Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes are human activities that contribute to rising global temperatures.

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What do fossil fuels produce when burned?

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When fossil fuels burn, they produce carbon dioxide.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, keeping the planet warm.

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What is global warming?

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Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities.