Climate Change Graphs

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What is the global land-ocean temperature index?

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A measure that combines land and ocean temperature data to assess global warming trends.

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By how much has the global land-ocean temperature index increased from 1880 to 2000?

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.8 °C

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What years saw the most ice melt in recent history?

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2018 and 2019

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What is the significance of parts per million (ppm) in relation to CO2 levels?

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It measures the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere, indicating levels of greenhouse gases.

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How many more ppm of CO2 were in the atmosphere in 2015 compared to 1958?

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90 ppm

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What is the estimated mass loss of Antarctica from 2004 to 2016?

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Over 1500 Gt (gigatons) of ice.

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How many of the hottest years on record occurred in the past decade?

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4 years

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What is climate change?

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A long-term alteration in temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.

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What role do greenhouse gases play in climate change?

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They trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to global warming.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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