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Climate 101: Cause and Effect

Climate 101: Cause and Effect

What causes climate change? And what are the effects of climate change? Learn the human impact and consequences of climate change for the environment, and our lives.

Grades

5 - 12+

Subjects

Earth Science, Climatology

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