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HEI vocab
Question | Answer |
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Global Warming | An increase in the earth's average atmospheric temperature |
Greenhouse gases | Any of the gases whose absorption of solar radiation is responsible for the greenhouse effect. |
Greenhouse effect | An atmospheric heating phenomenon, caused by short-wave solar radiation being readily transmitted inward through the earth's atmosphere but longer-wavelength heat radiation less readily transmitted outward |
Acid rain | A compound usually having a sour taste and capable of neutralizing alkalis |
Pollution | the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment |
Adapt | To make suitable to requirements or conditions |
Depend | To rely; place trust |
Modify | To change somewhat the form or qualities of |
Natural Disaster | A force of nature that causes catastrophic consequences |
Deforestation | To clear or cut down trees |