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Earth and Human Activity: Human Impact
Causes and Effects of Global Warming
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Causes and Effects of Global Warming
Global warming is the long-term rise in Earth’s average temperature. It is mostly caused by human activities, like burning fossil fuels (coal, oil, and gas), which release gases such as carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the ...
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Global warming refers to the rise in Earth’s average temperature, primarily caused by human activities.
Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane, trapping heat in the atmosphere and making the planet warmer.
As Earth heats up, glaciers and sea ice are melting, raising sea levels and threatening c...
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