Tag: polar ice melting
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Global warming
Global warming Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth’s average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily due to the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat from the sun as a greenhouse effect, leading to a gradual rise in temperatures worldwide. This…
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Climate Change
Climate Change Climate change refers to the long-term variations observed in weather conditions due to the warming of the Earth’s atmosphere. These variations include changes in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns and other aspects of the climate system. Although natural processes, such as the solar cycle or massive volcanic eruptions, can contribute to these changes, human…