Climate Change and Global Warming

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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 driven by human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

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What is global warming?

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Global warming is the long-term heating of Earth’s climate system due to human activities, particularly the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).

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How do scientists measure global warming?

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Scientists measure global warming by monitoring sea levels, the thickness of glacier ice, and levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

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What has been the average increase in global temperatures over the last century?

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Average global temperatures have increased by approximately 1.2 to 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit over the last century.

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How have carbon dioxide levels changed in the past 150 years?

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Carbon dioxide levels have increased rapidly and continue to rise over the past 150 years.

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What is beach remediation?

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Beach remediation is the process of restoring and protecting beaches from erosion and environmental degradation.

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What is the average cost of beach remediation?

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The average cost of beach remediation is approximately $3 million.

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What are renewable energy sources?

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Renewable energy sources are energy resources that are replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, and hydropower.

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Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

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Natural gas is NOT a renewable energy source.