Amplify Science Earth's Changing Climate

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What is Methane?

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A potent greenhouse gas released during the production and transport of coal, oil, and natural gas, as well as from livestock and other agricultural practices.

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What is released primarily through combustion?

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Carbon Dioxide.

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What is the redirection of energy back to Earth by Carbon Dioxide and Methane?

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The greenhouse effect.

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What is the role of the ozone layer?

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A region of Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation, protecting living organisms.

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What is the impact of increased carbon dioxide on climate?

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Higher levels of carbon dioxide enhance the greenhouse effect, leading to increased global temperatures.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to a warming effect.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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

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What is global warming?

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The long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels.

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What is climate change?

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Significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time, often attributed to human activities.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.