jesu christy Flashcards
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what is earth’s climate influenced by?
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Earth’s climate is influenced by solar radiation, atmospheric composition, and surface reflectivity (albedo).
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How do human activities not help?
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Human activities, especially fossil fuel combustion, increase greenhouse gases like CO₂, trapping more heat.
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what are some consequences of climate change?
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Consequences include rising sea levels, melting glaciers, and more extreme weather event
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intesdifed??
When the world gets one degree hotter
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A 1°C increase leads to intensified storms, heatwaves, and droughts.
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ecosystems?
When The World Gets 1℃ Hotter | BBC Earth
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Urgent action is required to mitigate further warming.
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action??
When The World Gets 1℃ Hotter | BBC Earth
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Urgent action is required to mitigate further warming.
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health.
When The World Gets 1℃ Hotter | BBC Earth
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Human health and agriculture are adversely affected.
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Q: What is climate change?
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A: Long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns
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mainly caused by human activity.
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Q: What causes recent climate change?
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A: Burning fossil fuels like coal
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Q: What is the greenhouse effect?
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A: The trapping of the sun’s heat in Earth’s atmosphere by greenhouse gases.
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Q: Name 3 main greenhouse gases.
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A: Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
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methane (CH₄)
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Q: What human activities release greenhouse gases?
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A: Transportation
electricity
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Q: What is global warming?
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A: The long-term increase in Earth’s average temperature due to greenhouse gases.
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Q: How much has Earth warmed since pre-industrial times?
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A: About 1°C.
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Q: What is the difference between weather and climate?
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A: Weather is short-term; climate is the long-term average.
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Q: What is the enhanced greenhouse effect?
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A: Strengthened warming due to extra greenhouse gases from human actions.
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Q: Why is water vapor not the main cause of global warming?
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A: It increases with temperature and amplifies warming
but doesn’t cause it directly.
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Q: What sectors emit the most greenhouse gases?
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A: Electricity/heat production
agriculture
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Q: What is a fossil fuel?
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A: A fuel formed from ancient plants and animals
like coal
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Q: How do cars and factories cause climate change?
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A: They burn fossil fuels that release CO₂ into the air.
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Q: What’s the problem with deforestation?
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A: Fewer trees = less CO₂ is absorbed from the atmosphere.
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Q: What is a feedback loop in climate science?
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A: A process where warming causes changes that make warming worse.
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Q: What’s a tipping point?
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A: A critical limit where small changes cause big
often irreversible effects.
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Q: What happens when permafrost melts?
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A: Methane is released
which causes even more warming.
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Q: Why is the Arctic warming faster than other regions?
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A: Melting ice makes the surface darker
absorbing more heat (albedo effect).
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Q: What is sea-level rise?
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A: The increase in ocean levels due to melting glaciers and expanding warmer water.
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Q: How does climate change affect weather?
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A: It causes more intense storms
heatwaves
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Q: What is the Paris Agreement?
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A: A global deal to limit global warming to below 2°C
ideally 1.5°C.
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Q: What happens at 1.5°C of warming?
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A: More wildfires
floods
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Q: What happens at 2°C of warming?
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A: Even worse heatwaves
food shortages
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Q: What can individuals do to help?
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A: Save energy
walk/bike
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Q: What can governments do to fight climate change?
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A: Pass laws
invest in clean energy
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Q: What’s the role of renewable energy?
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A: It replaces fossil fuels
reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Q: Name some renewable energy sources.
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A: Solar
wind
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Q: What is carbon neutrality?
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A: Balancing CO₂ emitted with CO₂ removed or avoided.
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Q: What is climate justice?
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A: Fair treatment of all people in climate solutions
especially the most affected.
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Q: Why act now on climate change?
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A: Delays mean worse impacts and fewer chances to stop them
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Q: What is climate mitigation?
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A: Actions to reduce or prevent greenhouse gas emissions.
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Q: What is climate adaptation?
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A: Adjusting to climate impacts to reduce harm.
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Q: What is carbon dioxide (CO₂)?
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A: A greenhouse gas produced by burning fossil fuels and deforestation.
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Q: What is methane (CH₄)?
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A: A powerful greenhouse gas released from livestock
landfills
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Q: What is nitrous oxide (N₂O)?
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A: A greenhouse gas from fertilizers and industrial processes.
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Q: What is carbon footprint?
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A: The total greenhouse gases you’re responsible for emitting.
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Q: What is the IPCC?
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A: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change – gives scientific reports on climate.
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Q: What is the UNFCCC?
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A: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
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Q: When was the UNFCCC adopted?
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A: In 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio.
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Q: What does the UNFCCC do?
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A: Helps countries cooperate to reduce climate change and adapt to it.
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Q: What is COP?
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A: Conference of the Parties – yearly climate talks by the UNFCCC.
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Q: What is the ACE Initiative?
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A: Action for Climate Empowerment – promotes education
training & youth action.
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Q: What’s the goal of the Paris Agreement?
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A: Limit warming to well below 2°C
aim for 1.5°C.
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Q: How many countries signed the Paris Agreement?
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A: Nearly 200.
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Q: What is sustainable development?
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A: Growth that meets today’s needs without harming future generations.
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Q: What are the SDGs?
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A: Sustainable Development Goals – 17 global goals to end poverty and protect the planet.
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Q: Which SDG is about climate action?
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A: Goal 13.
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Q: How does SDG 13 help fight climate change?
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A: By urging countries to take urgent climate action.
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Q: What does Trinidad and Tobago’s Climate Policy focus on?
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A: Renewable energy
energy efficiency
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Q: Name one T&T mitigation initiative.
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A: The Renewable Energy Policy Framework or Carbon Reduction Strategy.
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Q: What are mangroves?
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A: Coastal trees that protect land from erosion and store carbon.
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Q: Why are mangroves important?
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A: They reduce storm damage and absorb CO₂.
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Q: What are coral reefs?
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A: Underwater structures made by corals that protect coasts and support marine life.
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Q: How are coral reefs affected by climate change?
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A: Coral bleaching due to warmer oceans and ocean acidification.
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Q: What are rainforests?
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A: Dense forests that absorb CO₂ and host rich biodiversity.
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Q: How do rainforests help the climate?
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A: They act as carbon sinks by removing CO₂ from the atmosphere.
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Q: What are seagrasses?
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A: Underwater plants that store carbon and support marine ecosystems.
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Q: What causes coral bleaching?
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A: Stress from warm waters makes coral expel algae and turn white.
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Q: What’s the importance of Caribbean biodiversity?
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A: It supports tourism
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Q: What threatens Caribbean ecosystems?
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A: Rising sea levels
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Q: What is ocean acidification?
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A: CO₂ absorbed by oceans makes them more acidic
harming marine life.
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Q: What is a carbon sink?
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A: Something that absorbs more carbon than it releases (e.g.
forests
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Q: What is carbon sequestration?
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A: Capturing and storing carbon from the atmosphere.
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Q: Why are small islands vulnerable to climate change?
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A: Rising sea levels
storm surges
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Q: What does “climate resilience” mean?
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A: The ability to recover from climate impacts.
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Q: What is a climate model?
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A: A tool that predicts future climate using data and math.
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Q: What is green energy?
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A: Clean energy from natural sources like the sun or wind.
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Q: What’s one benefit of using solar energy in the Caribbean?
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A: It reduces fossil fuel use and lowers emissions.
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Q: What are adaptation strategies in the Caribbean?
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A: Flood defenses
drought planning
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Q: What is climate-smart agriculture?
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A: Farming that’s resilient to climate change and reduces emissions.
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Q: What is the goal of mitigation strategies in T&T?
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A: Reduce GHG emissions and promote sustainable energy.
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Q: What is energy efficiency?
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A: Using less energy to do the same work.
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Q: Name one way T&T can be more energy efficient.
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A: Use LED bulbs or improve building insulation.
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Q: What is reforestation?
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A: Planting trees in areas where forests were cut down.
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Q: Why is reforestation important?
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A: It removes CO₂ and restores ecosystems.
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Q: What are NDCs?
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A: Nationally Determined Contributions – countries’ climate action plans.
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Q: What is public transportation’s role in reducing emissions?
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A: It cuts down on individual car use and fuel burning.
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Q: What’s one challenge to renewable energy in the Caribbean?
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A: High startup costs and technology access.
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Q: What’s a climate refugee?
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A: A person forced to leave their home due to climate impacts.
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Q: What is extreme weather?
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A: Unusual
severe weather like hurricanes
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Q: What are fossil fuels mostly used for?
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A: Electricity
transport
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Q: Why is climate education important?
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A: It helps people understand and take action.
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Q: What’s youth’s role in climate action?
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A: Advocacy
education
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Q: What is environmental stewardship?
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A: Protecting nature responsibly for future generations.
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Q: How does climate change affect food security?
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A: Crop failures
less water
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Q: What is climate financing?
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A: Funding for climate solutions in poorer countries.
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Q: What’s one thing schools can do to support the climate?
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A: Teach climate topics and lead eco-projects.
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Q: What are protected areas?
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A: Zones where ecosystems are safeguarded from damage.
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Q: What is disaster preparedness?
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A: Planning ahead to reduce harm from natural disasters.
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Q: How does tourism affect the climate?
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A: Planes and cruise ships burn fossil fuels.
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Q: What’s a climate pledge?
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A: A public promise to reduce your emissions or take action.
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Q: What is decarbonization?
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A: Reducing carbon emissions from all sectors.
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Q: Why is clean water linked to climate change?
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A: Droughts and storms affect water supply and safety.
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Q: What is land degradation?
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A: When land becomes less productive due to overuse and climate stress.
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Q: How does plastic pollution affect climate?
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A: Plastic is made from fossil fuels and releases GHGs when burned.
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Q: What is eco-tourism?
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A: Responsible travel that supports conservation.
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Q: Why are wetlands important?
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A: They filter water
support life
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Q: What’s the link between climate and health?
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A: Heat
disease
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Q: How can students take climate action?
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A: Start green clubs
plant trees
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Q: What’s the most important message about climate change?
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A: Everyone has a role
and urgent action is needed now.
