Atmosphere and Climate Change

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What is the relationship between time and carbon dioxide levels?

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As years increase, carbon dioxide increases.

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In what layer of the atmosphere is the ozone layer located?

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Stratosphere.

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What human action decreases the amount of CO2 emitted into the atmosphere?

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Carpooling with friends.

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What are gases that absorb and reradiate infrared radiation from the sun?

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Greenhouse gases.

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Which human action is a significant contributor to climate change?

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Coal burning.

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What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted by human activities?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2).

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to a warming effect.

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What role do trees play in combating climate change?

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Trees absorb CO2 from the atmosphere, reducing greenhouse gas levels.

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What is the main cause of the increase in global temperatures?

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The increase in greenhouse gas emissions due to human activities.

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What is the troposphere?

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The lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs and where most of the Earth's air is found.