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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 primary cause is humans burning fossil fuels.
What are some human activities that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions?
What are some human activities that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions?
Fossil fuel use, deforestation, and some agricultural and industrial practices.
How do greenhouse gases contribute to global warming?
How do greenhouse gases contribute to global warming?
Greenhouse gases absorb some of the heat that the Earth radiates after it warms from sunlight. Larger amounts of these gases trap more heat in Earth's lower atmosphere, causing global warming.
What are some impacts of climate change on the environment?
What are some impacts of climate change on the environment?
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What is the broader sense of climate change and what does it include?
What is the broader sense of climate change and what does it include?
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What is climate change in common usage?
What is climate change in common usage?
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What primarily causes the current rise in global average temperature?
What primarily causes the current rise in global average temperature?
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What are some human activities that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions?
What are some human activities that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions?
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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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What do greenhouse gases do to the Earth's lower atmosphere?
What do greenhouse gases do to the Earth's lower atmosphere?
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Study Notes
Climate Change
- The primary cause of the current rise in global average temperature is the increasing levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, primarily carbon dioxide, which trap heat from the Sun.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Human activities that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions include:
- Burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and gas) for energy
- Deforestation and land-use changes
- Agriculture and livestock production
- Industrial processes and waste management
Global Warming
- Greenhouse gases absorb infrared radiation, trapping heat in the Earth's lower atmosphere, leading to global warming.
Environmental Impacts of Climate Change
- Climate change has significant impacts on the environment, including:
- Rising sea levels and melting of polar ice caps
- Changes in precipitation patterns, leading to droughts and floods
- Shifts in species distribution and extinction
- Disruptions to food production and supply chains
Broader Sense of Climate Change
- In a broader sense, climate change includes not only rising temperatures but also:
- Changes in precipitation patterns
- Increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events
- Ocean acidification and sea-level rise
Climate Change in Common Usage
- In common usage, climate change typically refers to the long-term warming of the planet, particularly since the mid-20th century.
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Test your knowledge on climate change with this insightful quiz. Explore the causes, effects, and solutions to the global warming phenomenon.
