Causes & Effect of Global Climate Change

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What are the effects of global climate change?

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Melting land and ocean ice, Sea-level rise, Decreased size of polar ice cap, All of these are correct.

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What is the main human activity that releases greenhouse gases?

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Burning fossil fuels.

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What is an effect of global warming?

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More extreme weather.

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What is the gradual increase in the temperature of the atmosphere called?

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Global Warming.

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How does cutting down trees contribute to global warming?

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Trees soak up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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What is the Greenhouse Effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to an increase in Earth's temperature.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide.

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What role do oceans play in climate change?

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Oceans absorb carbon dioxide and heat, affecting global temperatures and weather patterns.

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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 global warming.

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What is climate feedback?

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Processes that can either amplify or diminish the effects of climate change, such as ice-albedo feedback.

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