Natural Events Impact on Climate Change

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What is climate change?

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Climate change refers to altered global weather patterns, primarily due to human activities and natural events.

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What effect does volcanic ash have on the atmosphere?

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Volcanic ash blocks sunlight, leading to cooling of the Earth's surface.

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How do volcanic eruptions impact climate in the short term?

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Volcanic eruptions cause short-term cooling by blocking sunlight with ash and gases.

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What type of water is added to the Gulf Stream due to melting ice?

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Fresh, cold water is added to the Gulf Stream due to melting ice.

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What type of water does the Gulf Stream bring to Europe?

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The Gulf Stream brings warm water to Europe.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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How do human activities contribute to climate change?

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Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, increase greenhouse gas emissions, leading to climate change.

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What is global warming?

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Global warming is the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to rising levels of greenhouse gases.

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What role do oceans play in climate regulation?

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Oceans absorb carbon dioxide and heat, helping to regulate the Earth's climate.