Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat and keep Earth warm. Examples include carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor.

The natural process where greenhouse gases trap heat from the Sun. This keeps Earth warm enough for life.

The average weather conditions of a place over many years. Includes temperature, rainfall, and seasons.

How human activities affect Earth’s climate. Examples include burning fossil fuels and deforestation.

When an object or surface takes in heat energy. This causes it to warm up.

The warming of Earth’s atmosphere by trapped heat. It happens because greenhouse gases hold heat in the air.

Water in gas form found in the atmosphere. It is the most abundant greenhouse gas.

Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

A greenhouse gas released by breathing, burning fossil fuels, and factories. It is a major cause of climate change.

A strong greenhouse gas released by livestock, landfills, and natural gas leaks. It traps more heat than carbon dioxide.

Nitrous oxide (N₂O)

A greenhouse gas released mainly from agriculture and fertilizers. It also contributes to global warming.

Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)

Man-made gases used in older cooling systems. They trap heat and damage the atmosphere.

Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

Man-made greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners. They trap large amounts of heat.

A gas that forms a layer protecting Earth from harmful UV rays. It can also act as a greenhouse gas.

Using coal, oil, or natural gas for energy. This releases large amounts of carbon dioxide.

A chemical used in refrigerators and air conditioners. Some refrigerants are powerful greenhouse gases.

The process by which living things breathe. It releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Wildfires started by natural causes like lightning. They release carbon dioxide and smoke into the air.

Gases or particles released into the atmosphere. Often come from cars, factories, and power plants.

A measure of how hot or cold something is. It affects weather and climate patterns.

Water that falls from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail. It is a key part of climate.

Agriculture practices

Farming activities such as raising livestock and using fertilizers. They can release greenhouse gases into the air.

When volcanoes release lava, ash, and gases. They can affect Earth’s climate for short periods.

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Term	Definition
Greenhouse gases	Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat and keep Earth warm. Examples include carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor.
Greenhouse effect	The natural process where greenhouse gases trap heat from the Sun. This keeps Earth warm enough for life.
Climate	The average weather conditions of a place over many years. Includes temperature, rainfall, and seasons.
Human climate	How human activities affect Earth’s climate. Examples include burning fossil fuels and deforestation.
Absorption of heat	When an object or surface takes in heat energy. This causes it to warm up.
Atmospheric heating	The warming of Earth’s atmosphere by trapped heat. It happens because greenhouse gases hold heat in the air.
Water vapor (H₂O)	Water in gas form found in the atmosphere. It is the most abundant greenhouse gas.
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)	A greenhouse gas released by breathing, burning fossil fuels, and factories. It is a major cause of climate change.
Methane (CH₄)	A strong greenhouse gas released by livestock, landfills, and natural gas leaks. It traps more heat than carbon dioxide.
Nitrous oxide (N₂O)	A greenhouse gas released mainly from agriculture and fertilizers. It also contributes to global warming.
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)	Man-made gases used in older cooling systems. They trap heat and damage the atmosphere.
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)	Man-made greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners. They trap large amounts of heat.
Ozone (O₃)	A gas that forms a layer protecting Earth from harmful UV rays. It can also act as a greenhouse gas.
Burning fossil fuels	Using coal, oil, or natural gas for energy. This releases large amounts of carbon dioxide.
Refrigerant	A chemical used in refrigerators and air conditioners. Some refrigerants are powerful greenhouse gases.
Respiration	The process by which living things breathe. It releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Natural forest fires	Wildfires started by natural causes like lightning. They release carbon dioxide and smoke into the air.
Emissions	Gases or particles released into the atmosphere. Often come from cars, factories, and power plants.
Temperature	A measure of how hot or cold something is. It affects weather and climate patterns.
Precipitation	Water that falls from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail. It is a key part of climate.
Agriculture practices	Farming activities such as raising livestock and using fertilizers. They can release greenhouse gases into the air.
Volcanic eruptions	When volcanoes release lava, ash, and gases. They can affect Earth’s climate for short periods.

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