Climate change and greenhouse effect

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What are the two major factors used to classify climates?

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Precipitation and temperature.

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Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

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Nitrogen.

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Which mode of transportation produces the least greenhouse gas?

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Walking.

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What would the Earth be like without the Greenhouse Effect?

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Cold.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of a planet due to trapped radiation.

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What is a greenhouse gas?

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A gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation.

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Name three common greenhouse gases.

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Carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor.

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How does carbon dioxide contribute to climate change?

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By trapping heat in the atmosphere, leading to global warming.

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What role do trees play in combating climate change?

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They absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.