Climate Change

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What would happen if there were no greenhouse gases?

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The Earth would be colder.

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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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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather changes from minute-to-minute, hour-to-hour, day-to-day, while climate is the average weather over a long period.

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What is an example of weather?

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A tornado warning issued for Kansas City.

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What does increased carbon dioxide do to global warming?

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It traps more heat in the atmosphere.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere.

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What is global warming?

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The long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities.

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What is the role of the sun in climate?

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The sun provides the energy that drives weather and climate systems.

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What is an example of climate?

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The average temperature and rainfall in a region over several years.