Climate Change Review

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What is climate change?

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A long-term change in the average weather patterns in a region

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What is the main cause of recent climate change?

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Human activities, like burning fossil fuels

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What is a carbon footprint?

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The amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere by a person, group, or activity.

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What is the primary cause of sea level rise?

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Melting ice caps and glaciers

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What is a direct consequence of sea level rise?

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Coastal flooding

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What happens to seawater as it warms?

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It expands.

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Which regions are most affected by sea level rise?

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Coastal regions

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Why is it important to understand sea level rise?

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To protect coastal communities

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What is one way to reduce your carbon footprint?

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Walk or bike instead of driving a car

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Which of the following activities increases a carbon footprint? Options: Planting trees, Driving a car that uses gasoline, Using solar panels for energy, Recycling plastic bottles

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Driving a car that uses gasoline