1. What are fossil fuels?
- Fossil fuels are fuels that are made from the breakdown of ancient plants and animals.
2. What is the greenhouse effect?
- The greenhouse effect is the warming effect caused by greenhouse gases trapping heat in the earth's atmosphere.
3. What is global warming?
- Global warming refers to the increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activity, specifically the release of greenhouse gases.
4. What is climate change?
- Climate change is the overall change in Earth's climate patterns, including temperature, precipitation, and weather events, often attributed to global warming.
5. What was the Industrial Revolution?
- The Industrial Revolution was a period of increased manufacturing in factories around the world, characterized by the use of new technologies and mass production techniques.
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fossil fuels – fuels that are made from the breakdown of ancient plants and animals
greenhouse effect – the warming effect of greenhouse gasses
global warming – the increase in Earth’s average surface temperature due to human activity
climate change – changes to Earth’s climate due to increased temperatures
Industrial Revolution – period of increased manufacturing in factories around the world
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