Global Warming

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What is Global Warming?

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Increasing temperature in Earth's atmosphere.

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Why does cutting down trees increase global warming?

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Trees soak up carbon dioxide.

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How can we address the threat of global warming?

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By shifting to renewable resources.

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Why are too many greenhouse gases bad for the environment?

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They trap heat in our atmosphere causing the planet to warm up.

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What phenomenon causes global warming?

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The greenhouse effect.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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

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How does deforestation contribute to global warming?

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It reduces the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxide.

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What is one effect of global warming on weather patterns?

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Increased frequency of extreme weather events.

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What role do fossil fuels play in global warming?

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Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.