Climate Change

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What are greenhouse gases?

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

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Which natural event is NOT a source of carbon dioxide?

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Earthquake is NOT a source of carbon dioxide.

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True or False: The Earth's atmosphere acts like a greenhouse that traps heat from the sun.

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True.

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What are the effects of climate change?

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Climate change affects the number of severe weather events, extinction rates of species, and the melting of glaciers and polar ice caps.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather over many years.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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

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Name three major greenhouse gases.

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Carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

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Deforestation reduces the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxide, increasing the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere.

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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, primarily the burning of fossil fuels.

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What role do oceans play in climate change?

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Oceans absorb a significant amount of carbon dioxide and heat, influencing global climate patterns.