Climate vs Weather

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What is the main human activity that releases greenhouse gases?

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Burning fossil fuels.

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How would you best describe weather?

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Day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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Is weather an abiotic or biotic factor?

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Abiotic.

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Which of the following have been linked to climate change?

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All of the above (droughts, flooding, melting of polar ice caps).

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What factor is causing sea level to rise?

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Global warming.

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What is climate?

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Long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

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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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Name one effect of climate change.

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Melting of polar ice caps.