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Climate Change: Understanding the Global Crisis
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Climate Change: Understanding the Global Crisis

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What is the primary driver of climate change since the 1800s?

Human activities, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas.

What is the process by which heat is trapped near Earth's surface?

The greenhouse effect

What has become more intense and frequent in many regions due to climate change?

Destructive storms

What has been the trend in global surface temperature in recent decades?

<p>It has been rising.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the substances responsible for trapping heat near Earth's surface?

<p>Greenhouse gases</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has the global average sea level changed since 1901?

<p>It has risen by approximately 16 cm (6 inches)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation?

<p>Walk, bike or take public transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of production and transportation of goods on carbon emissions?

<p>It causes carbon emissions at each point from extraction of raw materials to manufacturing and transporting goods to market</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required to mitigate the worst effects of climate change?

<p>Collective effort, innovation, and sustained commitment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of rising temperatures on extreme rainfall and flooding?

<p>It exacerbates extreme rainfall and flooding, causing more destructive storms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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