What is global climate change?
Global climate change

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Global climate change refers to long-term alterations in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns, and other elements of the Earth's climate system.
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What is the greenhouse effect?
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The greenhouse effect is the warming of a planet due to trapped radiation, primarily from greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane.
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Name a gas that is NOT a greenhouse gas.
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Nitrogen is not considered a greenhouse gas.
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What role do scientists play in understanding climate change?
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Scientists collect data on climate globally and use mathematical or computer-based models to simulate real-world conditions.
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How long is the data record from the Vostok ice core?
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The Vostok ice core provides 420,000 years of climate data.
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What is a greenhouse gas?
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A greenhouse gas is a gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation, e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor.
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What is the primary cause of recent climate change?
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The primary cause of recent climate change is human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.
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