Environmental problems

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What is Global Warming?

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Global warming is the increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to rising levels of greenhouse gases.

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What causes Global Warming?

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The main cause of global warming is the Greenhouse Effect.

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What is the Greenhouse Effect?

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The Greenhouse Effect is the warming of the Earth due to gases in our atmosphere trapping heat.

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Is the increase in temperatures over the last 100 years evidence of global warming?

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Yes, it is evidence of global warming.

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What is Deforestation?

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Deforestation is the clearing of trees from forests, which contributes to global warming.

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True or False: Deforestation is a cause of global warming.

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True.

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How do trees help the Earth?

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Trees absorb huge amounts of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) from the air and release oxygen back into it.

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What is Carbon Dioxide (CO2)?

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Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming.

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What role do greenhouse gases play in the atmosphere?

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Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to an increase in Earth's temperature.

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What is one effect of global warming?

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One effect of global warming is rising sea levels.