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What does climate change describe in common usage?
What does climate change describe in common usage?
Climate change describes global warming - the ongoing increase in global average temperature and its effects on Earth's climate system.
What does climate change in a broader sense include?
What does climate change in a broader sense include?
Climate change in a broader sense includes previous long-term changes to Earth's climate.
What is the primary cause of the current rise in global average temperature?
What is the primary cause of the current rise in global average temperature?
The current rise in global average temperature is primarily caused by humans burning fossil fuels.
What are some human activities that contribute to increasing greenhouse gases?
What are some human activities that contribute to increasing greenhouse gases?
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What are some impacts of climate change on the environment?
What are some impacts of climate change on the environment?
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