The measure of how much sunlight a surface reflects. Lighter surfaces, like ice and snow, have a high albedo, while darker surfaces, like forests or oceans, have a low albedo.

Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

A greenhouse gas found in Earth's atmosphere. It is released by natural processes like volcanic eruptions and human activities such as burning fossil fuels.

Electromagnetic Spectrum

The full range of energy waves, including visible light, infrared radiation, and ultraviolet light. These waves travel through space and carry energy.

The balance between the energy Earth receives from the Sun and the energy Earth radiates back into space. This balance affects the planet’s climate.

Large-scale wind patterns across the Earth's surface that help distribute heat and moisture around the planet. Examples include the trade winds and the westerlies.

The process where certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat from the Sun, keeping the planet warm enough to support life.

A type of energy from the Sun that we cannot see but can feel as heat.

The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, where weather occurs and where most of Earth's air is found.

Visible Light Radiation

The part of the electromagnetic spectrum that we can see. It includes all the colors of the rainbow.

The release of gases, including water vapor, carbon dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, from volcanoes into the atmosphere during eruptions.

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Question	Answer
Albedo	The measure of how much sunlight a surface reflects. Lighter surfaces, like ice and snow, have a high albedo, while darker surfaces, like forests or oceans, have a low albedo.
Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)	A greenhouse gas found in Earth's atmosphere. It is released by natural processes like volcanic eruptions and human activities such as burning fossil fuels.
Electromagnetic Spectrum	The full range of energy waves, including visible light, infrared radiation, and ultraviolet light. These waves travel through space and carry energy.
Energy Budget	The balance between the energy Earth receives from the Sun and the energy Earth radiates back into space. This balance affects the planet’s climate.
Global Wind	Large-scale wind patterns across the Earth's surface that help distribute heat and moisture around the planet. Examples include the trade winds and the westerlies.
Greenhouse Effect	The process where certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat from the Sun, keeping the planet warm enough to support life.
Infrared Radiation	A type of energy from the Sun that we cannot see but can feel as heat.
Troposphere	The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, where weather occurs and where most of Earth's air is found.
Visible Light Radiation	The part of the electromagnetic spectrum that we can see. It includes all the colors of the rainbow.
Volcanic Outgassing	The release of gases, including water vapor, carbon dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, from volcanoes into the atmosphere during eruptions.

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