Climate Change

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What is the main greenhouse gas responsible for climate change?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2)

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What are some possible human solutions for limiting global warming and climate change?

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Solutions include reducing fossil fuel use, increasing energy efficiency, and promoting renewable energy sources.

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Which human activity contributes the most carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

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Burning fossil fuels.

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What natural process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis.

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True or False: The amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere is decreasing.

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False.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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

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Name three major greenhouse gases besides carbon dioxide.

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Methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and fluorinated gases.

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How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

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Deforestation reduces the number of trees that can absorb CO2, increasing the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What role do oceans play in climate change?

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Oceans absorb a significant amount of CO2 and heat, but they can become saturated, leading to increased atmospheric CO2 levels.

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What is the significance of the Paris Agreement in addressing climate change?

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The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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