Causes & Effect of Global Climate Change

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What is global climate change?

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Global climate change refers to long-term alterations in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns, and other elements of the Earth's climate system, primarily driven by human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation.

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How do trees contribute to reducing global warming?

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Trees absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere during photosynthesis, which helps to mitigate the greenhouse effect and global warming.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases in the Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, including carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and fluorinated gases.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat, preventing it from escaping into space, thus warming the planet.

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What is the difference between global warming and climate change?

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Global warming refers specifically to the increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to rising levels of greenhouse gases, while climate change encompasses broader changes in climate patterns, including temperature, precipitation, and extreme weather.

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What are some effects of global climate change?

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Effects of global climate change include rising sea levels, increased frequency of extreme weather events, melting ice caps, and shifts in wildlife populations and habitats.

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What role does methane play in climate change?

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Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that is released during the decomposition of organic matter and contributes significantly to global warming, being much more effective at trapping heat than CO2.

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What is deforestation and how does it affect climate change?

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Deforestation is the clearing of forests for agriculture or urban development, which reduces the number of trees that can absorb CO2, thus increasing the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What is sea-level rise?

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Sea-level rise is the increase in the level of the world's oceans due to melting ice caps and glaciers, as well as the thermal expansion of seawater as it warms.

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What are extreme weather events?

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Extreme weather events are severe or unusual weather conditions, such as hurricanes, droughts, floods, and heatwaves, that are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change.