Climate Change

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Global warming is known as the gradual increase in _________________ of the atmosphere.

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temperature

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This phenomenon describes how certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to a warming effect.

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The Greenhouse Effect

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Possible human solutions for limiting global warming and climate change include:

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being more energy-efficient, using renewable sources of energy, removing carbon from fossil fuel emissions, all of the above.

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What is climate?

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An area's pattern of weather over a long period of time.

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Which of the following does NOT happen to solar energy when it reaches Earth?

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Some solar energy passes through Earth and comes out the other side.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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

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What is the primary cause of recent climate change?

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Human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels.

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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 CO2, increasing greenhouse gas levels.

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What is renewable energy?

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Energy from sources that are naturally replenished, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.

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What is the carbon footprint?

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The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product.