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What is Climate?

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Climate refers to the long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation in a particular area.

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What is Climate Change?

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Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time, primarily due to human activities.

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What are Greenhouse Gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, including carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).

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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 human activities, especially the burning of fossil fuels.

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What is Deforestation?

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Deforestation is the clearing or thinning of forests by humans, which contributes to climate change by increasing carbon dioxide levels.

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What is the role of the Sun in Earth's climate?

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The Sun provides the energy that drives Earth's climate system, influencing temperature and weather patterns.

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What is Pangea?

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Pangea was a supercontinent that existed about 335 million years ago, where all continents were joined together.

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What are Ice Cores?

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Ice cores are cylindrical samples taken from ice sheets and glaciers that provide valuable information about past climates.

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What is the Tropical Zone?

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The Tropical Zone is the region of Earth located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, characterized by warm temperatures year-round.

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What is Continental Drift?

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Continental drift is the theory that continents move across the Earth's surface over geological time.