Climate Trends REVIEW

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What is the largest reservoir of fresh water on Earth?

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Ice sheets contain the largest volume of fresh water.

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What is a renewable energy source that can help reduce carbon emissions?

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Solar Power is a renewable energy source that helps reduce carbon emissions.

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Why do icebergs float in the ocean?

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Icebergs float because the water is more dense than the ice.

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What is a major disadvantage of burning fossil fuels?

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The burning of fossil fuels can form greenhouse gases.

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What are two key processes in the carbon cycle?

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Photosynthesis and respiration are two parts of the carbon cycle.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth’s surface due to trapped heat from greenhouse gases.

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What role do forests play in the carbon cycle?

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Forests absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, helping to regulate atmospheric CO2 levels.

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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.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.

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What is the impact of deforestation on climate?

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Deforestation increases carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, contributing to climate change.