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 due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases in the Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, contributing to the greenhouse effect and climate change. Examples include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).

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How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

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Deforestation increases carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere because trees absorb CO2. When trees are cut down, the stored carbon is released, contributing to global warming.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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

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Where is climate change expected to have the greatest temperature changes?

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Near the poles, where temperatures are expected to rise more significantly compared to other regions.

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What is the impact of melting glaciers and polar ice caps?

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Melting glaciers and polar ice caps contribute to rising sea levels, which can lead to coastal flooding and loss of habitat.

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What role do oceans play in climate change?

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Oceans absorb a significant amount of carbon dioxide and heat, influencing global climate patterns and helping to regulate temperatures.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas, and are major sources of carbon emissions.

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What is carbon sequestration?

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Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate climate change, often through natural processes like photosynthesis or technological methods.

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How does agriculture contribute to climate change?

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Agriculture contributes to climate change through practices that release greenhouse gases, such as methane from livestock and nitrous oxide from fertilized soils.