Advanced Placement Environmental Science examining environmental systems and human impact.
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in weather patterns and average temperatures. Global warming, a major aspect of climate change, is mainly caused by increased greenhouse gases from human activities.
Gases like carbon dioxide (\(CO_2\)), methane (\(CH_4\)), and nitrous oxide (\(N_2O\)) trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping Earth warm.
Solutions include reducing emissions, using renewable energy, and protecting forests.
\[CO_2 + H_2O \rightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + O_2\]
Melting glaciers lead to rising oceans and threaten coastal cities.
Switching to electric cars reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Human activities are driving climate change, with serious global consequences.