Climate Change

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What is Climate Change?

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Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time. While climate change is a natural phenomenon, human activities have been a major driver of recent changes.

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What is the Greenhouse Effect?

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The Greenhouse Effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm enough to support life.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation. Key examples include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).

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What is Global Warming?

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Global warming is the gradual increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to rising levels of greenhouse gases.

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What is Carbon Footprint?

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A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product, usually expressed in equivalent tons of CO2.

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What are some ways to reduce carbon footprint?

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Ways to reduce carbon footprint include using public transport, recycling, conserving energy, eating local foods, and planting trees.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the average weather over a long period, typically 30 years.

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What is deforestation?

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Deforestation is the clearing or thinning of forests by humans, which contributes to climate change by increasing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.

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What is the role of trees in combating climate change?

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Trees absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, helping to reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere and mitigate climate change.

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What natural events can contribute to climate change?

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Natural events that can contribute to climate change include volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and changes in solar radiation.