What is the greenhouse effect?
Impact on Global Climate REVIEW

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, preventing it from escaping into space, which leads to an increase in the planet's temperature.
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What are greenhouse gases?
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Greenhouse gases are gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation. Key examples include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).
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What is global warming?
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Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases.
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What is the difference between climate and weather?
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Climate averages the weather conditions in a specific place over a long period of time, while weather describes the state of the atmosphere at a specific moment in time.
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What is carbon dioxide (CO2)?
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Carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless gas produced by burning fossil fuels and is a significant greenhouse gas contributing to global warming.
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How does burning fossil fuels affect the atmosphere?
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Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which enhances the greenhouse effect and contributes to global warming.
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What is the role of deforestation in climate change?
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Deforestation reduces the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxide, leading to higher levels of CO2 in the atmosphere and contributing to climate change.
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