Human Impact on Climate Review

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What is the effect of burning fossil fuels on the carbon cycle?

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Burning fossil fuels adds carbon to the atmosphere.

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True or False: The Earth absorbs energy from the Sun.

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True

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor.

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What happens to sea levels when land ice melts?

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Melting land ice causes sea levels to rise because it adds water to the ocean.

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What is the relationship between greenhouse gases and temperature?

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If more greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere, the temperature goes up.

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Define greenhouse effect.

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.

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What is carbon dioxide?

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Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas produced by burning fossil fuels and respiration.

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What role do oceans play in climate regulation?

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Oceans absorb carbon dioxide and heat, helping to regulate the Earth's climate.

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What is the impact of deforestation on climate change?

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

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How do volcanic eruptions affect the carbon cycle?

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Volcanic eruptions add carbon to the atmosphere.