Climate Change and Global Warming

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What is the predicted rise in sea levels by the year 2110?

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70 cm

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True or False: Atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide and methane increased significantly at the start of the 21st century (year 2000+).

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False

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Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas: Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Oxygen?

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Oxygen

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What is the greenhouse gas emitted in the greatest quantity when fossil fuels are burned?

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Carbon dioxide

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Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source: Solar, Wind, Natural Gas?

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Natural gas

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Define greenhouse gases.

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Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, preventing it from escaping into space.

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List three major greenhouse gases.

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

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, primarily consisting of coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is renewable energy?

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Renewable energy is energy derived from resources that are replenished naturally, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat.