climate change
"Climate change" involves significant alterations in global or regional climate patterns over long periods, often linked to human activities and natural processes.
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Definition
B2Environmental Science
(general)Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, which can be natural or caused by human activities.
Example
- Scientists are studying the impact of climate change on polar ice caps.
- Efforts to mitigate climate change include reducing carbon emissions.
C1Global Warming
(technical, scientific)Significant changes in global or regional climate patterns attributed largely to increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide from fossil fuels.
Example
- The rise in global temperatures is a clear indicator of climate change.
- Policies are being implemented worldwide to combat the effects of climate change.
C1Meteorology
(academic)Alterations in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over extended periods, ranging from decades to millions of years.
Example
- Meteorologists are tracking climate change to predict future weather trends.
- Climate change models help scientists understand long-term weather patterns.
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