Climate Change

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What is climate change?

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Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in the Earth's climate, particularly an increase in temperature due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect. Major greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).

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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 renewable energy?

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Renewable energy is energy that is generated from natural resources that can be replenished, such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal energy.

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What is hydroelectric power?

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Hydroelectric power is electricity generated by harnessing the energy of flowing water, typically through dams.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas, used primarily for energy.

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How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

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Deforestation contributes to climate change by reducing the number of trees that can absorb CO2, leading to higher concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What is the impact of climate change on polar regions?

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Climate change leads to increased temperatures in polar regions, resulting in melting ice caps, rising sea levels, and loss of habitat for polar species.

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What are some effects of global warming?

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Effects of global warming include rising sea levels, more extreme weather events, loss of biodiversity, and changes in agricultural productivity.

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What is carbon footprint?

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A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product, usually measured in carbon dioxide equivalents.

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