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 global warming?

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Global warming is the long-term heating of Earth’s climate system due to human activities, primarily fossil fuel burning, which increases heat-trapping greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat. They include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and water vapor.

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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, preventing it from escaping into space, thus warming the planet.

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What is the stratosphere?

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The stratosphere is the second layer of Earth's atmosphere, located above the troposphere and below the mesosphere. It contains the ozone layer, which protects life on Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

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What role does carbon dioxide play in climate change?

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Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. Its levels have increased significantly due to human activities like burning fossil fuels.

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What are some effects of climate change?

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Effects of climate change include rising sea levels, more extreme weather events, loss of biodiversity, and changes in agricultural productivity.

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How can individuals help reduce climate change?

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Individuals can help reduce climate change by conserving energy, using public transportation, recycling, and supporting renewable energy sources.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a region.

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What is the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer is a region of Earth's stratosphere that contains a high concentration of ozone (O3) and protects living organisms from harmful UV radiation.