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How People Change Greenhouse Gases and Weather: Easy Climate Facts

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How People Change Greenhouse Gases and Weather: Easy Climate Facts
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Climate change is a complex phenomenon affecting Earth's temperature and atmospheric composition, with significant impacts on global ecosystems and human activities.

  • The Earth's climate system is experiencing unprecedented warming, with CO2 levels reaching historic highs
  • Sources of information about past climate shifts include deep-sea mineral deposits, pollen grains, coral reefs, and polar ice cores
  • Impact of human activities on greenhouse gases is evident through fossil fuel combustion, deforestation, and industrial processes
  • The difference between climate and weather changes lies in their temporal and spatial scales, with climate representing long-term patterns
  • Multiple observable impacts include glacier retreat, permafrost degradation, and changes in wildlife behavior
  • Solutions involve both individual and collective actions, from tree planting to reducing fossil fuel consumption

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EARTH'S CHANGING CLIMATE The Earth's climate is always changing. The planet is warmer today than it has been for thousands of and current at

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Page 2: Human Impact and Climate Change Solutions

The second page details specific human activities contributing to greenhouse gas concentrations and their observed impacts on the environment. It also provides practical solutions for addressing climate change at an individual level.

Definition: Permafrost degradation refers to the thawing of permanently frozen ground, which can release additional greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

Example: Observable impacts of climate change include the thinning of Arctic Sea ice by 40% during late summer to early autumn, and a 10% decrease in snow cover areas.

Highlight: The page emphasizes that positive action is possible through simple measures like planting trees, recycling, and reducing fossil fuel consumption.

Quote: "It is easy when thinking about global warming to forget that Earth - over the billions of years of its existence - has experienced a number of extended periods of severe climate change."

Vocabulary: HFCs (Hydrofluorocarbons), PFCs (Perfluorocarbons), and SF6 (Sulfur Hexafluoride) are industrial greenhouse gases contributing to climate change.

EARTH'S CHANGING CLIMATE The Earth's climate is always changing. The planet is warmer today than it has been for thousands of and current at

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Page 1: Earth's Changing Climate and Atmospheric Systems

The first page introduces fundamental concepts about Earth's climate system and the distinction between weather and climate patterns. The content explores various greenhouse gases and their sources, while explaining how we study past climate conditions.

Definition: Climate change occurs when the energy balance in the Earth's climate system is altered, affecting all components within it.

Vocabulary: Greenhouse gases are atmospheric gases that trap heat and regulate Earth's temperature, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

Example: Without greenhouse gases, Earth's average temperature would be approximately -18 degrees Celsius, demonstrating their crucial role in maintaining habitable conditions.

Highlight: Carbon dioxide levels have increased by approximately 30% since the industrial revolution began, primarily due to fossil fuel combustion.

Quote: "The Earth's climate is always changing. The planet is warmer today than it has been for thousands of years."

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How People Change Greenhouse Gases and Weather: Easy Climate Facts

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Drizzle Hinata

@drizzlehinata

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147 Followers

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Climate change is a complex phenomenon affecting Earth's temperature and atmospheric composition, with significant impacts on global ecosystems and human activities.

  • The Earth's climate system is experiencing unprecedented warming, with CO2 levels reaching historic highs
  • Sources of information about past climate shifts include deep-sea mineral deposits, pollen grains, coral reefs, and polar ice cores
  • Impact of human activities on greenhouse gases is evident through fossil fuel combustion, deforestation, and industrial processes
  • The difference between climate and weather changes lies in their temporal and spatial scales, with climate representing long-term patterns
  • Multiple observable impacts include glacier retreat, permafrost degradation, and changes in wildlife behavior
  • Solutions involve both individual and collective actions, from tree planting to reducing fossil fuel consumption

8/26/2023

64

 

6th/7th

 

Earth and Space Science

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EARTH'S CHANGING CLIMATE The Earth's climate is always changing. The planet is warmer today than it has been for thousands of and current at

Page 2: Human Impact and Climate Change Solutions

The second page details specific human activities contributing to greenhouse gas concentrations and their observed impacts on the environment. It also provides practical solutions for addressing climate change at an individual level.

Definition: Permafrost degradation refers to the thawing of permanently frozen ground, which can release additional greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

Example: Observable impacts of climate change include the thinning of Arctic Sea ice by 40% during late summer to early autumn, and a 10% decrease in snow cover areas.

Highlight: The page emphasizes that positive action is possible through simple measures like planting trees, recycling, and reducing fossil fuel consumption.

Quote: "It is easy when thinking about global warming to forget that Earth - over the billions of years of its existence - has experienced a number of extended periods of severe climate change."

Vocabulary: HFCs (Hydrofluorocarbons), PFCs (Perfluorocarbons), and SF6 (Sulfur Hexafluoride) are industrial greenhouse gases contributing to climate change.

EARTH'S CHANGING CLIMATE The Earth's climate is always changing. The planet is warmer today than it has been for thousands of and current at

Page 1: Earth's Changing Climate and Atmospheric Systems

The first page introduces fundamental concepts about Earth's climate system and the distinction between weather and climate patterns. The content explores various greenhouse gases and their sources, while explaining how we study past climate conditions.

Definition: Climate change occurs when the energy balance in the Earth's climate system is altered, affecting all components within it.

Vocabulary: Greenhouse gases are atmospheric gases that trap heat and regulate Earth's temperature, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

Example: Without greenhouse gases, Earth's average temperature would be approximately -18 degrees Celsius, demonstrating their crucial role in maintaining habitable conditions.

Highlight: Carbon dioxide levels have increased by approximately 30% since the industrial revolution began, primarily due to fossil fuel combustion.

Quote: "The Earth's climate is always changing. The planet is warmer today than it has been for thousands of years."

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