Intro to Climate Change

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average temperature and amount of precipitation in a specific area over a long period of time.

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time.

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What is the main cause of the recent increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide?

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The main cause is the burning of fossil fuels.

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What are biofuels?

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Biofuels are renewable energy sources made from organic materials, such as plants.

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How do human activities affect climate change?

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Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, increase greenhouse gas emissions, leading 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 trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, keeping the planet warm.

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What is global warming?

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Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities.

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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.

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What is deforestation?

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Deforestation is the clearing of forests, which contributes to climate change by reducing the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxide.

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What is renewable energy?

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Renewable energy comes from sources that are naturally replenished, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.