The document discusses climatic phenomena that occur on a global level, including global warming, climate change, El Niño and La Niña. It aims to describe these phenomena, determine the factors that influence them, and explain their impact. Some key points are:
- Global warming is caused by both natural factors like volcanic eruptions and methane release, as well as human activities such as burning fossil fuels.
- Climate change refers to changes in average weather patterns that define Earth's climate.
- El Niño is a warming of the eastern Pacific Ocean that occurs every 2-7 years, while La Niña is the opposite cooling effect.
- Greenhouse gases from human activities are increasing global temperatures and sea levels