Climate Change Flashcard

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What is the main difference between weather and climate?

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Weather changes quickly, while climate describes long-term conditions

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What does climate change describe?

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A change in the typical weather for a region over a long period of time

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How do scientists know that Earth's climate is getting warmer?

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By using NASA satellites and other instruments to collect information

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Why is Earth warming?

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Due to the destruction of forests and burning fossil fuels

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What happens when we burn fossil fuels?

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The carbon in the ground goes into the air as a gas called carbon dioxide

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Has the climate ever changed before?

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Yes, but this time is different

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Why does climate change matter?

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It can have big impacts on the health of Earth’s plants and animals

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What does climate change do to the ocean?

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It causes the ocean to become more acidic

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How are scientists studying climate change?

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By using tools in the air and in space

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What can you do to help with climate change?

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Learn about climate change and work on it together