Climate Change Graphs

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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 driven by human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

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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, thus warming the planet.

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What are the main greenhouse gases?

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The main greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and water vapor.

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What is a climate anomaly?

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A climate anomaly is a deviation from the average climate conditions, often indicating unusual weather patterns or changes in climate.

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What does 'Global Temperature Anomaly' mean?

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Global Temperature Anomaly refers to the difference in temperature compared to a baseline average, indicating how much warmer or cooler a specific year is relative to that average.

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What is the independent variable in climate change graphs?

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The independent variable is typically 'Year', as it is the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

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What is the dependent variable in climate change graphs?

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The dependent variable is often 'Global Temperature Anomaly', as it is the outcome that is measured in response to changes in the independent variable.

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How has Arctic ice area changed over the past 35 years?

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The Arctic has seen a significant reduction in ice area over the past 35 years, more so than the Antarctic.

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What year had the highest recorded global temperatures?

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2016 had the most extreme weather events and is often cited as one of the hottest years on record.

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What is the significance of sea surface temperature (SST) changes?

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Changes in sea surface temperature can affect weather patterns, ocean currents, and marine ecosystems, and are indicators of climate change.