Global Temperature Change

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What happens when energy from the Sun interacts with the ground?

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Energy from the Sun can be absorbed or reflected by the ground.

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What does the color red indicate on a temperature map?

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Red indicates a warmer temperature.

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What is climate change?

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Climate change is a change in global or regional climate patterns, largely attributed to increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide from fossil fuel use.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances like oil, gasoline, and coal that are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.

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What is the main cause of climate change?

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The main cause of climate change is the increased levels of carbon dioxide and other pollutants in the atmosphere.

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What is the difference between absorbed and reflected energy?

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Absorbed energy is taken in by a surface, while reflected energy bounces back into the environment.

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What role do fossil fuels play in global temperature change?

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Fossil fuels release carbon dioxide when burned, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming.

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What is the impact of deforestation on climate change?

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Deforestation increases carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, exacerbating climate change.

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How does urbanization affect local temperatures?

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Urbanization can create 'heat islands' where cities are significantly warmer than surrounding rural areas due to human activities and infrastructure.