Climate Change and Global Warming

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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 accelerated it, particularly through the burning of fossil fuels.

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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 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 back into space, thus warming the planet.

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Name three actions humans can take to reduce the greenhouse effect.

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1. Stop burning fossil fuels 2. Plant trees 3. Reduce deforestation.

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Why are trees important in combating climate change?

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Trees absorb carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas, from the atmosphere, helping to reduce the overall concentration of greenhouse gases.

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How does global warming affect sea levels?

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Global warming causes sea levels to rise primarily by melting glaciers and ice caps, which adds more water to the oceans.

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What is carbon dioxide (CO2)?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a colorless, odorless gas that is produced by burning fossil fuels and is a significant greenhouse gas contributing to global warming.

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What is deforestation?

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Deforestation is the clearing or thinning of forests by humans, which reduces the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxide.

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What is the relationship between CO2 emissions and global temperatures?

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As carbon dioxide concentrations increase, global temperatures tend to increase, indicating a direct relationship between the two.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas, and are major sources of energy.

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