Keywords

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greenhouse effect

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the natural process by which the Earth’s atmosphere traps solar radiation, warming the earth to support life

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enhanced greenhouse effect

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process by which the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere is causing the Earth’s temperature to increase

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atmosphere

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layer of gases surrounding the Earth

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solar radiation

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energy from the sun

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Carbon dioxide

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a greenhouse gas released by burning fossil fuels (coal), cutting down and burning trees and making products, like cement

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methane

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greenhouse gas released by livestock, such as cows and sheep, landfills, producing natural gas and mining coal

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Nitrous oxide

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a greenhouse gas released by certain types of farming and by burning fossil fuels

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water vapour

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water in its gaseous state

forms part of the atmosphere

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climate change

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a change in global or regional climate patterns, especially due to an increase in the average atmospheric temperature

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global warming

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gradual increase in the Earth’s temperature as a result of the enhanced greenhouse effect

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desertification

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gradual process where fertile land becomes a desert

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migration

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movement of people or animals from one place to another

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drought

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a long period without rainfall

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glacier

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a slowly moving river of ice formed by compacted snow

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permafrost

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a thick layer of soil that remains constant throughout the year

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social effect

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something which affects communities or the way people live their lives

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economic effect

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something which affects money or a country’s ability to make money

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environmental effect

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something which affects plants , animals and ecosystems in an area

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local actions

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actions that can be taken within our homes and communities

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national actions

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actions taken across an entire country, usually by a government

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international

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actions which are taken by more than one country working together

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carbon footprint

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measurement of the greenhouse gases individuals produce, through burning fossil fuels

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energy conservation

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reducing energy consumption by using less energy and existing sources more efficiently

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extreme weather

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when a weather event is significantly different from the average from the average or usual weather pattern, and is especially severe or unseasonal

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food insecurity

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being without reliable access to enough affordable, nutritious food

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fossil fuel

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a natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms

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geothermal energy

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energy generated by heat stored deep in Earth

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earthquake

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sudden and violent period of ground shaking

Question 29

what volcanoes are formed at constructive plate margins?

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broad and flat shie`ld volcanoes

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what volcanoes are formed at destructive margins (continental and oceanic plate)

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steep-sided composite volcanoes

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constructive plate margin

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two plates moving apart from one another

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destructive plate margin

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two plates move toward one another

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conservative plate margin

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two plates are sliding alongside each other

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volcano

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large and often conical-shaped landform usually formed over a long period of time by a series of eruptions

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magma is what above surface?

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lava

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tropical storm?

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a fierce and destructive storm that occurs in Tropical areas

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what is the difference between Typhoon, cyclones, and hurricanes?

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nothing. they are the same, just called different things in diff. areas

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weather hazard

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natural weather event that threatens people or has the potential to cause damage, destruction and death

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extreme weather

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when a weather event is signifcantly different from the average or usual weather pattern, and is especially severe or unseasonal

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natural disaster?

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an unexpected or uncontrollable natural event that threatens people to an extreme level, causing huge amounts of damage and destrcution

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monitoring ?

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using scientific equipment to detect warning signs of events

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predicition?

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using historical evidence and monitoring to predict when and where a hazard may occur

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protection?

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designing buildings to withstand hazards

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planning?

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identifying and avoiding at-risk areas