Phenomena and Processes

Climate Change

Any significant change in measures of climate (such as temperature, precipitation, or wind) lasting for an extended period (decades or longer). It may result from natural factors such as changes in the sun's intensity, natural processes within the climate system such as changes in ocean circulation, or human activities.

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Abstract

Any significant change in measures of climate (such as temperature, precipitation, or wind) lasting for an extended period (decades or longer). It may result from natural factors such as changes in the sun's intensity, natural processes within the climate system such as changes in ocean circulation, or human activities.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Change, Climate
  • Changes, Climate
  • Climate Changes

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, history, mortality, statistics & numerical data.

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History Note

2010

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  • Climate (1993-2009)

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  1. G16.500.175.374w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Climate Change. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D057231. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D057231
  2. Climate Change. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_change
  3. Climate Change. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q125928