Intro to Climate Change

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What is climate change?

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Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time, primarily caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect. Examples include carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor.

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Which gas is not a greenhouse gas?

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Oxygen is not a greenhouse gas.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What is an example of weather?

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An unusually warm day in winter is an example of weather.

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What is the main cause of global temperature rise?

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Human activity, particularly the burning of fossil fuels, is the main cause of global temperature rise.

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True or False: Climate scientists agree that human activity is causing global temperatures to rise.

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TRUE

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What are some consequences of increased global temperatures?

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Consequences include sea level rise, stronger hurricanes, and catastrophic wildfires.

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Which of the following is not a consequence of increased global temperatures?

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COVID-19 is not a consequence of increased global temperatures.

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What is one solution to decrease global temperatures?

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Using more biofuels is one solution to decrease global temperatures.