Flashcard #4 Review: Reading Graphs and Climate Change

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What is the melting of glaciers and polar ice caps likely to result in?

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Will result in sea-levels rising.

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What do greenhouse gases do?

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Absorb and radiate heat.

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What are some effects of global warming?

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Rising sea levels, melting ice caps and glaciers, more frequent and severe weather events, changes in ecosystems and biodiversity, and negative impacts on human health and economies.

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What label is typically found along the y-axis in a graph related to climate change?

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Number of Teens.

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What is the definition of weather?

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

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What is climate?

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The average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping the Earth warm.

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What are some examples of greenhouse gases?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).

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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 in the atmosphere.

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What is the role of the ocean in climate regulation?

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