Climate Change and Global Warming

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What is an ecosystem?

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All the living and non-living parts of a particular environment.

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What is the Greenhouse effect?

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It is essential to life on Earth. Without Greenhouse gases, Earth would be too cold for most life to survive.

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What is a Climate Model?

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A mathematical model that scientists use to predict changes in Earth's average temperatures over time.

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How does CO2 affect Earth's climate?

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CO2 traps energy in the atmosphere, keeping Earth warmer.

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What can cause a decrease in greenhouse gases?

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Planting more forests.

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What are Greenhouse gases?

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Gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, including CO2, methane, and nitrous oxide.

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What is Global Warming?

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The long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily fossil fuel burning.

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What role do forests play in climate change?

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Forests absorb CO2, helping to reduce greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere.

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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 is the long-term average of weather patterns.

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What is the Ozone Layer?

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A region of Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.