Intro to Climate Change

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, helping to keep the planet warm. Examples include carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor.

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Are greenhouse gases helpful to life on Earth?

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Yes, greenhouse gases are essential for life as they maintain Earth's temperature, making it suitable for living organisms.

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What is a fossil fuel?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources. Examples include coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Which of the following is not a fossil fuel: Solar, Coal, Oil, Natural gas?

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Solar is not a fossil fuel; it is a renewable energy source.

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What has increased at about the same rate as global temperatures over the past 100 years?

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Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have increased at a similar rate to global temperatures.

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Which gas is not a greenhouse gas: Carbon dioxide, Water vapor, Oxygen, Methane?

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Oxygen is not a greenhouse gas.

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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.

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What human activities contribute to climate change?

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Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes contribute to climate change by increasing greenhouse gas emissions.

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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 atmosphere, keeping the Earth warm.

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What is the role of carbon dioxide in climate change?

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Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas that contributes to the warming of the planet by trapping heat.