Causes Of Climate Change Flashcards

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What is the human greenhouse effect vs the natural greenhouse effect?

A

Human:
Production of Co2 by human activity is causing climate change

Natural:
Natural cycles of Earth and solar activity are causing climate change

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What are causes of sea level rise?

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Thermal expansion

Ice sheets and glaciers melting

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What is land based ice vs floating ice?

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Land based ice will increase sea level when it melts

Floating ice does not increase sea level when it melts

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