Climate Change Unit Review

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Why is polar sea ice important?

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It reflects solar radiation, helping to keep the Earth cool.

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What is NOT a natural cause of climate change?

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Combusting Fossil Fuels.

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What would Earth be like without greenhouse gases?

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Too cold.

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What is the world's largest carbon sink?

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Oceans.

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What is an effect of increased carbon dioxide in the oceans?

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Acidification, coral reef bleaching, and animals can't build shells.

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Define greenhouse gases.

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Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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What is climate change?

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Long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.

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What role do oceans play in climate regulation?

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Oceans absorb carbon dioxide and heat, influencing global climate.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere.

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Name a natural cause of climate change.

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Volcanic eruptions.