"Human Impact on Climate" Reivew

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What is climate change?

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Long-term average weather conditions

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What do temperature records show?

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Steady increase in global temperatures

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that absorb Earth's outgoing infrared radiation

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Where is the main source of the CO₂ in the atmosphere coming from?

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Human activities such as burning of fossil fuels

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How is the recent warming trend affecting Earth's ice?

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Causing ice sheets to melt

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What is the cryosphere?

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The Earth's system made up of frozen water

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How is climate change affecting Earth's oceans?

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Causing ocean acidification

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What does a warming climate mean for ecosystems on land?

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Significant changes in geographic distribution of land organisms

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What can be done to reduce climate change?

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Use more hybrid vehicles

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Can entire societies adjust to climate change?

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It depends on the severity of climate change and the ability of societies to change