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? Climate Change - Quick Notes

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns, primarily caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation. Key effects include rising global temperatures, extreme weather, and impacts on human health and food security. Solutions involve mitigation through renewable energy and adaptation strategies like flood defenses, alongside global efforts like the Paris Agreement.

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? Climate Change - Quick Notes

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns, primarily caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation. Key effects include rising global temperatures, extreme weather, and impacts on human health and food security. Solutions involve mitigation through renewable energy and adaptation strategies like flood defenses, alongside global efforts like the Paris Agreement.

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🌍 Climate Change – Quick Notes

📌 Definition
●​ Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperature, weather patterns, and
atmospheric conditions on Earth.

🔥 Causes
1.​ Human Activities (Primary Cause)
○​ Burning fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas)
○​ Deforestation
○​ Industrial emissions
2.​ Natural Factors
○​ Volcanic eruptions
○​ Solar radiation changes
○​ Ocean currents

🌡️ Key Greenhouse Gases


●​ Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
●​ Methane (CH₄)
●​ Nitrous oxide (N₂O)
●​ Water vapor

⚠️ Effects
●​ Rising global temperatures
●​ Melting glaciers and polar ice
●​ Sea-level rise
●​ Extreme weather (floods, droughts, heatwaves)
●​ Loss of biodiversity
🌱 Impact on Humans
●​ Food and water shortages
●​ Health risks (heatstroke, diseases)
●​ Economic losses
●​ Displacement of populations

🛠️ Solutions
1. Mitigation (Reduce Causes)

●​ Switch to renewable energy (solar, wind)


●​ Reduce emissions
●​ Protect forests

2. Adaptation (Adjust to Effects)

●​ Build flood defenses


●​ Develop drought-resistant crops
●​ Improve water management

🌍 Global Efforts
●​ United Nations climate initiatives
●​ Paris Agreement to limit global warming

📖 Key Terms
●​ Global warming: Rise in Earth’s average temperature
●​ Carbon footprint: Total emissions caused by an individual/activity
●​ Sustainability: Meeting needs without harming future generations

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