Climate Change Review

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What is Climate Change?

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Climate Change refers to significant long-term changes in the average weather patterns of a region or the Earth as a whole.

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What is the Greenhouse Effect?

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The Greenhouse Effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, preventing it from escaping into space, thus warming the planet.

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What are Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)?

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CFCs are man-made chemical compounds used in refrigeration and aerosol propellants that are primarily responsible for ozone depletion.

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What is Global Warming?

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Global Warming is the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases.

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What is the role of Carbon Dioxide in climate change?

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Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming by trapping heat in the atmosphere.

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What is the significance of the Arctic polar ice cap?

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The Arctic polar ice cap is crucial for regulating Earth's climate and is an indicator of climate change, as its mass is decreasing due to rising temperatures.

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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 average of these conditions over a long period.

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What is ozone depletion?

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Ozone depletion is the reduction of the ozone layer in the stratosphere, primarily caused by CFCs and other ozone-depleting substances.

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What is the scientific consensus on climate change?

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The scientific consensus is that Earth's temperature is increasing due to human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels.

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What are the effects of climate change?

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Effects of climate change include rising sea levels, more extreme weather events, loss of biodiversity, and changes in agricultural productivity.