Climate Change

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What is the second layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone layer?

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Stratosphere

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What is the evidence of global warming based on temperature trends over the last century?

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Worldwide temperatures have been increasing for more than 100 years.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that cause climate change.

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How is weather defined?

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The specific condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time.

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What is the term for the average weather conditions for a particular time and region?

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Climate.

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What role does the ozone layer play in the atmosphere?

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It protects us from harmful UV rays.

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What are some examples of greenhouse gases?

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Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide.

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How does climate differ from weather?

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Climate refers to long-term average conditions, while weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions.

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What human activities contribute to climate change?

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Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, industrial processes.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere.