Atmosphere and Climate Change

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases such as carbon dioxide, chlorofluorocarbons, methane, and nitrous oxide that trap heat in the atmosphere.

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What gas do animals exhale?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What has been the trend of sea ice over the past 30 years?

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The sea ice has decreased.

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How does elevation affect temperature?

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Temperature falls as elevation increases.

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What is the role of the ozone layer?

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It protects living organisms on Earth by blocking solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

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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 is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to a warming effect.

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What are the main sources of carbon dioxide emissions?

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Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

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What is global warming?

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The increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to rising levels of greenhouse gases.

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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 is the long-term average of weather patterns.