Climate Change

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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, primarily caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels.

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What are some effects of climate change?

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Effects of climate change include droughts, flooding, melting of polar ice caps, and increased frequency of extreme weather events.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the average weather over a longer period in a particular region.

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What is a primary energy source used by power plants?

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Coal is a primary energy source used by many power plants to generate electricity.

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What has been the trend in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels since 1960?

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Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have increased steadily since 1960.

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Where are temperature changes expected to be greatest due to climate change?

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Temperature changes are expected to be greatest near the poles.

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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 and thus warming the planet.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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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, which helps mitigate climate change.

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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 the emission of greenhouse gases.