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What is global climate change?

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Any variation in aspects of Earth's climate, such as temperature, precipitation, and storm intensity.

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How long has Earth's average temperature been increasing?

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150 years.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process where greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and methane trap heat in the atmosphere.

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What are the effects of the greenhouse effect?

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Greenhouse gases trap heat, making Earth much warmer than it would be without an atmosphere, and creating a comfortable place to live.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather can change anytime, while climate is a particular weather pattern of a place.

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What is weather?

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Describes the conditions outside right now in a specific place.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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What is the role of carbon dioxide in climate change?

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Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that contributes to the warming of the Earth's atmosphere.

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What is the significance of the last 150 years in climate studies?

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It marks a period of rapid increase in Earth's average temperature due to human activities.

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How does climate change affect precipitation patterns?

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Climate change can lead to more intense storms, droughts, and changes in rainfall distribution.