Chapter 5 Global Climate Change
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Project on Global Climate Change
Global climate change refers to significant and long-term
alterations in Earth's climate patterns, primarily resulting from human
activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial
processes. These activities release greenhouse gases (such as carbon dioxide,
methane, and nitrous oxide) into the atmosphere, which trap heat and cause the
planet's average temperature to rise.
The consequences of global climate change include rising temperatures, melting polar ice caps and glaciers, more frequent and severe weather events (such as hurricanes, droughts, and floods), shifts in ecosystems and habitats, sea level rise, and impacts on agriculture, water resources, and human health. It's a complex and multifaceted issue that requires global cooperation and action to mitigate its effects and adapt to the changes already underway.