Causes & Effect of Global Climate Change

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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 contributes to an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

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Deforestation.

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Are global warming and the greenhouse effect exactly the same?

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False.

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Which greenhouse gas has the greatest role in human-caused global warming?

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Carbon dioxide.

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Is burning fossil fuels one of the main causes of global warming?

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True.

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Define greenhouse gases.

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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

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Name a significant greenhouse gas other than carbon dioxide.

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Methane.

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What is deforestation?

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The clearing of forests, which contributes to increased carbon dioxide levels.

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How does burning fossil fuels affect climate change?

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It releases large amounts of carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas.