Climate Change and Global Warming Flashcard

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What is climate change?

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Climate change refers to long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions on Earth.

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What is global warming?

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Global warming is the increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to rising levels of greenhouse gases.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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What human activity contributes to the release of methane gas?

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Farming, especially from cows.

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Which gas is NOT a major greenhouse gas?

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Oxygen.

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What is the role of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

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They trap heat from the sun, warming the Earth.

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How much has Earth's average temperature increased over the past 200 years?

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1.8 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is one way to help reduce the greenhouse effect?

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Planting more trees.

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What is deforestation?

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Deforestation is the clearing of trees from forests, which can contribute to climate change.

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What is fossil fuel?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances like coal, oil, and natural gas that release carbon dioxide when burned.