Climate Change Review

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What are the extreme weather conditions caused by climate change?

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Flooding, Droughts, Hurricanes, All of the above.

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What is global warming?

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The gradual increase in temperature of the atmosphere.

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Does global warming affect only plants and animals?

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False, it affects humans as well.

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What is climate?

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An area's pattern of weather over a long period of time.

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What happens to solar energy when it reaches Earth?

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Some solar energy reflects off the atmosphere, some is absorbed by land and water, and some is radiated from the Earth's surface and trapped by the atmosphere.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

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It reduces the number of trees that can absorb CO2, increasing greenhouse gas levels.

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What is the role of oceans in climate regulation?

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Oceans absorb CO2 and heat, helping to regulate the Earth's climate.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.