Atmosphere, Feedback loops, Climate change

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What is the main human activity that releases greenhouse gases?

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Burning fossil fuels.

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What is causing sea levels to rise around the world?

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Melting glaciers.

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What releases methane when it melts in the Arctic?

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Permafrost.

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What conclusion is supported by the graph showing CO2 emissions and temperatures from 1909 to 1949?

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As carbon dioxide concentrations increase, temperatures increase.

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What does the Greenhouse Effect do?

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Traps some heat and releases some heat back to space.

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Define greenhouse gases.

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

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What is climate change?

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Long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.

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What is the role of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

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It is a greenhouse gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect and climate change.

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What is permafrost?

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Ground that remains completely frozen for at least two consecutive years, often found in polar regions.

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What is the significance of melting glaciers?

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They contribute to rising sea levels and can release trapped greenhouse gases.

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