Climate Change
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is climate change?
Back
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.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is global warming?
Back
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.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are greenhouse gases?
Back
Greenhouse gases are gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat. They include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and water vapor.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the greenhouse effect?
Back
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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the stratosphere?
Back
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.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does carbon dioxide play in climate change?
Back
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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are some effects of climate change?
Back
Effects of climate change include rising sea levels, more extreme weather events, loss of biodiversity, and changes in agricultural productivity.
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