Climate Change

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What is Climate?

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Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area, including temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric factors.

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What is Weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What has been the trend of carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere over the past 200 years?

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Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have increased steadily.

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What are some extreme weather conditions caused by climate change?

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Extreme weather conditions caused by climate change include flooding, heat waves, and hurricanes.

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What are the causes of Climate Change?

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Climate change is caused by a combination of natural and human forces.

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What is Global Warming?

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Global warming is the gradual increase in the temperature of the Earth's atmosphere due to the accumulation of greenhouse gases.

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What are Greenhouse Gases?

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

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What is the Greenhouse Effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to a warming effect.

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What is the difference between Climate and Weather?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns, while weather is the short-term state of the atmosphere.

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What role do human activities play in Climate Change?

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Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, significantly contribute to climate change by increasing greenhouse gas emissions.