Climate Change

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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. While climate change is a natural phenomenon, human activities, especially the burning of fossil fuels, have accelerated these changes.

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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 back into space. This effect keeps the planet warm enough to support life.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation. Key greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and water vapor.

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What is a natural source of greenhouse gases?

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Natural sources of greenhouse gases include volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and respiration from plants and animals.

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What role do human activities play in climate change?

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Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes, increase the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, leading to enhanced greenhouse effect and global warming.

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What is the IPCC?

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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is a scientific body that assesses the science related to climate change, its impacts, and potential adaptation and mitigation strategies.

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What is the Kyoto Protocol?

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The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty that commits its parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, based on the premise that global warming exists and human-made CO2 emissions have caused it.

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What is the impact of deforestation on climate change?

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Deforestation contributes to climate change by reducing the number of trees that can absorb CO2, thus increasing the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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How does the hole in the ozone layer relate to climate change?

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The hole in the ozone layer primarily affects UV radiation levels but does not directly cause climate change. However, substances that deplete the ozone layer can also be greenhouse gases.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area.

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