Is climate change the same thing as global warming?
No
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The layer in the atmosphere where weather occurs?
Troposphere
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What is the closest planet to the sun?
Mercury
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Can earthquakes trigger eruptions?
yes
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What percent of the air is made out of nitrogen? round your answer to the nearest whole number
Nitrogen (78%)
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What is the greenhouse effect?
The greenhouse effect is a natural process that helps make the Earth warm enough for us to live.
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Which layer of the atmosphere would a jet pilot want to fly to avoid a thunderstorm?
Stratosphere
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How many moons does Uranus have?
27
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What are the three stages of a Volcano?
Active, Dormant, and Extinct
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What is Humidity?
"Humidity" refers to the presence of water vapor in the atmosphere.
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Does "global warming" mean it’s warming everywhere?
No, “global warming” means Earth's average annual air temperature is rising, but not necessarily in every single location during all seasons across the globe.
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In which atmospheric layer is most water vapor found?
Troposphere
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What planet is closest in size to Earth?
Venus
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Can volcanic eruptions affect climate?
Yes
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What causes rainbows?
refraction and dispersion of light in water droplets
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How does water vapor in our atmosphere contribute to global warming?
Higher concentrations of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere cause Earth to warm.
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What is the first layer of the atmosphere an astronaut passes through during reentry from outer space?
Exosphere
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The Galilean moons orbit what planet?
Jupiter
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How many volcanoes erupt every year?
About 40-60 volcanoes erupt every year.
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What causes lightning?
lightning is produced in thunderstorms when liquid and ice particles above the freezing level collide, and build up large electrical fields in the clouds.
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Could climate change ever “wipe us out”?
humans can move and adapt far more easily than most other species, unlikely to be wiped out