Mrs. Kim's Human Impact and Climate change

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What is global warming?

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Global warming refers to 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 greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect. Major greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor.

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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 into space, thus warming the planet.

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What human activity is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions?

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Burning fossil fuels for energy and transportation is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period, typically 30 years.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns and averages of weather.

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Which gas does NOT contribute to the greenhouse effect?

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Nitrogen does not trap heat and is not a greenhouse gas.

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What is the impact of deforestation on climate change?

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Deforestation contributes to climate change by reducing the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas.

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How does renewable energy help combat climate change?

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Renewable energy sources, like solar and wind, produce little to no greenhouse gas emissions, helping to reduce the overall carbon footprint.

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What is the significance of rising sea levels?

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Rising sea levels, caused by melting ice caps and thermal expansion of water, threaten coastal communities and ecosystems.