Climate Change Effects Review

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What are the effects of sea level rise on people on Earth?

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Coastal cities will have more flooding, Island nations will have more flooding, People may need to relocate their homes, All of the above.

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How is climate change affecting biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is decreasing.

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What would happen to Earth without the Greenhouse Effect?

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The Earth would be cold.

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What are the effects of climate change on weather?

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Extreme heat waves, Melting ice caps, Stronger more frequent storms, Drought, All of the answers listed here are an effect of climate change.

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What causes the greenhouse effect?

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Gases in the air trap heat released by the Earth.

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Define climate change.

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Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth’s surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.

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List some greenhouse gases.

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Carbon dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), Nitrous oxide (N2O), Water vapor.

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What is the impact of climate change on ocean levels?

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Climate change causes ocean levels to rise due to melting ice caps and thermal expansion of seawater.

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How does climate change affect agriculture?

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Climate change can lead to reduced crop yields, altered growing seasons, and increased pests and diseases.