Climate Change

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What is climate?

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An area's pattern of weather over a long period of time.

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Which of the following does NOT happen to solar energy when it reaches Earth?

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Some solar energy passes through Earth and comes out the other side.

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Without the Greenhouse Effect, the Earth would be:

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cold.

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How does carbon dioxide get into the atmosphere?

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By burning fossil fuels, from the respiration of plants and animals, and from organisms that break down dead plants and animals (organic material).

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Over the past 200 years, the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has:

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increased steadily.

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What is the Greenhouse Effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, keeping the planet warm.

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Name three greenhouse gases.

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Carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).

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What human activities contribute to climate change?

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Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

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What is global warming?

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The long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities and greenhouse gas emissions.

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What role do oceans play in climate regulation?

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Oceans absorb carbon dioxide and heat, influencing weather patterns and climate.