Climate Change and Impacts

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the atmosphere caused by the trapping of heat that is radiated from the Earth's surface, primarily due to greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a particular region over a long period of time.

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What has caused the average temperature of the Earth to increase by approximately 1°C in the past century?

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The increase in average temperature is primarily due to higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where all living things on Earth exist and interact with their environment.

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What is the definition of weather?

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Weather refers to the specific atmospheric conditions at a particular place and time, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases in the Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average conditions in a region.

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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, particularly the emission of greenhouse gases.

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What role do trees play in combating climate change?

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Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to reduce greenhouse gas levels and mitigate climate change.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment.