Climate change encompasses long-term alterations in weather patterns, influenced by natural events and human activities. It leads to environmental shifts like sea ice loss, ecosystem disruptions, and societal challenges such as health risks and infrastructure damage. Mitigation efforts, including renewable energy adoption and improved land-use practices, are crucial in combating these changes and securing a sustainable future.
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Climate change refers to long-term changes in weather patterns, while weather describes day-to-day conditions
Natural causes
Climate change can be caused by natural processes such as volcanic eruptions, changes in solar radiation, and natural greenhouse gas concentrations
Human activities
The burning of fossil fuels and other human activities have led to an increase in greenhouse gas concentrations, driving current global warming and climate change
Climate change has wide-ranging effects on the environment, including loss of sea ice, sea-level rise, and changes in ecosystems and species
The Industrial Revolution marked a turning point in human impact on the climate, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels
Human activities have led to an enhanced greenhouse effect, resulting in changes in temperature, precipitation patterns, and sea level
Climate change has profound impacts on human societies and health, including extreme weather events, food security, and the spread of diseases
Mitigating climate change involves reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing sinks that absorb these gases from the atmosphere
Adaptation strategies help communities prepare for and respond to the effects of climate change
It is imperative to understand the causes and effects of climate change in order to take effective action and work towards a more sustainable future
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______ change is the term for significant and persistent alterations in weather patterns over long periods, from ______ to millions of years.
Climate
decades
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Volcanic Eruptions Impact on Climate
Eject aerosols/ash, reduce sunlight, cause surface cooling.
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Milankovitch Cycles Influence
Orbital variations affecting solar energy distribution on Earth.
