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Is climate change the same as global warming? |
No. Global warming refers to the increase in average temperature whereas climate change refers to the impact on nature by the increase in temperature. For example it might be changes in weather patterns or increase in sea level due to the glaciers melting. |
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What is the greenhouse effect and how does it affect the climate change? |
Our world is always changing. Look out the window long enough and you might see the weather change. Look even longer and you'll see the season change. The earths climate is changing to but in ways you can't see
The earth is getting warmer because people are adding heat trapping gasses to the atmosphere mainly by burning fossil fuels. These gases are called greenhouse gases. What temperature are causing around changes are on the world such as melting glaciers and stronger storms. |
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Hasn't the earths climate changed before? What's different about climate change today? |
Yes. The earths climate changed many times in the distant past as a result of natural causes. But today climate change is different because peoples activities are the main cause. This is also the first time modern society has had to deal with such large widespread changes in climate |
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What can we do to stop climate change? |
There are a lots of things you your friends your family can do each day to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A major way that greenhouse gasses get into the atmosphere is when people burn coal and fossil fuels. Here are some simple steps you can take to use less energy Turn off the light when you leave a room. Turn off your computer and other electronic devices when you're not using them. Drive less instead walk ride your bike are use public transportation if you can. use less water. Create less waste. Recycle. |
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Why is climate change happening? |
The main reason that climate is changing is because people are adding greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. The most important greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide , which is released when whenever people burn fossil feels to do every day activities like driving cars, heating buildings, and making electricity. As greenhouse gases build up in the atmosphere, they cause the Earth to trap extra heat, making that then it warmer. |
