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What is climate change?

Long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns caused mainly by human activities.

What are greenhouse gases?

Gases like CO2 that trap heat in the atmosphere.

Main cause of climate change?

Burning fossil fuels.

How do fossil fuels cause climate change?

They release CO2 which traps heat.

What is deforestation?

Cutting down trees.

How does deforestation affect climate change?

Reduces CO2 absorption and increases greenhouse gases.

Examples of human activities causing climate change?

Fossil fuels, deforestation, transportation.

Environmental effects of climate change?

Heatwaves, droughts, stronger storms.

Human effects of climate change?

Heat illnesses, disease spread, food and water shortages.

Why is climate change a global issue?

It affects all countries and needs cooperation.

What are environmental policies?

Laws to reduce pollution and protect the environment.

How do environmental policies help?

Reduce pollution, protect ecosystems, improve health.

What is sustainability?

Using resources without harming future generations.

Why is global cooperation important for climate change?

Countries work together to reduce emissions.

What is a pandemic?

A disease that spreads worldwide.

Why are pandemics global issues?

They affect many countries at the same time.

Key factors affecting pandemics?

Government response, healthcare systems, resource availability.

How does government response affect pandemics?

Strong actions reduce spread.

How do healthcare systems affect pandemics?

Strong systems respond better.

How do resources affect pandemics?

More resources improve control and treatment.

How does deforestation increase pandemics?

More human-animal contact spreads disease.

How does air pollution affect pandemics?

Weakens lungs and increases risk.

How does climate change affect pandemics?

Spreads diseases faster and worsens conditions.

Why is resource management important?

Prevents system failure and controls disease.

What is global cooperation in pandemics?

Countries working together.

Examples of global cooperation?

Sharing info, vaccines, helping weaker countries.

Why is global cooperation important?

Improves response and saves lives.

What does WHO do?

Coordinates global health responses.

Why do pandemics affect countries differently?

Different healthcare, governments, and resources.

Main link between both lessons?

Environmental problems lead to health problems.