Climate Change

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What is the purpose of carbon emissions trading (cap-and-trade)?

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To limit greenhouse gas emissions by requiring facilities to obtain permits or credits for pollution.

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What climate period is the Earth currently experiencing?

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An interglacial period within an ice age.

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What is geoengineering in the context of global warming mitigation?

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Strategies such as injecting sulfates and particulates into the atmosphere to partially block sunlight.

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How does global warming affect the hydrologic cycle?

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It impacts various aspects of the water cycle, including precipitation patterns and water availability.

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What is the stratosphere?

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The layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere, where the ozone layer is found.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to an increase in global temperatures.

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What role does the ozone layer play in the atmosphere?

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It protects living organisms by absorbing harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

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What are some effects of global warming on ecosystems?

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Changes in species distribution, altered migration patterns, and increased extinction rates.

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What is the significance of the carbon cycle in relation to climate change?

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It describes the movement of carbon among the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms, influencing global temperatures.

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