Climate Change

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What are possible human solutions for limiting global warming and climate change?

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Being more energy-efficient, using renewable sources of energy, removing carbon from fossil fuel emissions, all of the above.

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Increased carbon dioxide may cause global warming by trapping more ____________ in the atmosphere.

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Heat.

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What is the main greenhouse gas responsible for Climate Change?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is a positive feedback loop in the context of climate change?

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As polar ice caps melt, less sunlight is reflected, leading to more heat absorption and further ice melting.

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Which natural process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is climate change?

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A long-term alteration in temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.

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What role do forests play in climate change?

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Forests absorb carbon dioxide, helping to mitigate climate change.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping the Earth warm.

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Name a renewable energy source that can help reduce climate change.

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Solar energy.

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What is carbon footprint?

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The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual, organization, event, or product.

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