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What is the primary factor responsible for changes in the Earth's climate in the past?
What is the primary factor responsible for changes in the Earth's climate in the past?
What is the current primary driver of climate change?
What is the current primary driver of climate change?
What is a characteristic of the Earth's climate?
What is a characteristic of the Earth's climate?
What is the difference between past and present climate changes?
What is the difference between past and present climate changes?
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What can be inferred about the Earth's climate from the text?
What can be inferred about the Earth's climate from the text?
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What is one of the main reasons people buy more clothes and shoes?
What is one of the main reasons people buy more clothes and shoes?
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What makes it easy for customers to make impulsive purchases?
What makes it easy for customers to make impulsive purchases?
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What is the common practice with cheap clothes according to the text?
What is the common practice with cheap clothes according to the text?
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What is the impact of major brands offering cheap clothes?
What is the impact of major brands offering cheap clothes?
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What is the result of constant bombardment from social media, magazines, and shop windows?
What is the result of constant bombardment from social media, magazines, and shop windows?
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Study Notes
Climate Change Basics
- The Earth's climate is constantly changing, with temperatures and rainfall levels fluctuating over time.
- Historically, these changes were driven by natural events, but now human behavior plays a significant role in influencing climate changes.
Consumer Behavior and Fashion
- People are constantly exposed to advertisements and temptation to buy through social media, magazines, and shop windows.
- The UK has seen a significant increase in clothing and shoe purchases.
- The rise of online shopping has made it easy for customers to make impulsive purchases without much thought.
- Major fashion brands offer extremely affordable clothing, which can lead to a "throwaway" culture where items are worn only a few times before being discarded.
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Learn about the history of climate change, from natural events to human behavior. Explore the impact of human actions on the Earth's climate.
