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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, primarily caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, including 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 warming of a planet due to trapped radiation, which occurs when greenhouse gases absorb and re-radiate heat.

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What is deforestation?

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Deforestation is the clearing or thinning of forests by humans, which contributes to climate change by releasing stored carbon dioxide.

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How do volcanic eruptions affect climate?

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Volcanic eruptions release greenhouse gases and ash into the atmosphere, which can lead to temporary cooling or warming of the planet.

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What happens to carbon in fossil fuels when burned?

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When fossil fuels are burned, the carbon stored in them is released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.

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What is the impact of burning fossil fuels on the atmosphere?

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Burning fossil fuels adds carbon dioxide to the atmosphere that has not been present for millions of years, contributing to climate change.

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What role does biodiversity play in climate change?

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Biodiversity can help ecosystems adapt to climate change, but loss of biodiversity can exacerbate the effects of climate change.

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The carbon cycle is the process by which carbon is exchanged among the atmosphere, land, water, and living organisms.

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What are aerosols?

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Aerosols are tiny particles or droplets suspended in the atmosphere that can affect climate by reflecting sunlight and influencing cloud formation.