What is climate change?
Climate Change

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Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in the Earth's climate, particularly an increase in temperature due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels.
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What are greenhouse gases?
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Greenhouse gases are gases in the Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, including carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and water vapor.
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What is the greenhouse effect?
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The greenhouse effect is the process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping the Earth warm enough to support life.
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What is global warming?
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Global warming is the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases.
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What are some effects of climate change?
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Effects of climate change include increased temperatures, rising sea levels, more extreme weather events, and changes in precipitation patterns.
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What is photosynthesis?
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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of carbon dioxide and water, releasing oxygen as a byproduct.
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What role do forests play in climate change?
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Forests act as carbon sinks, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and helping to mitigate climate change.
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