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Avery Prey EES 3.3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Greenhouse Gasses | Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere. |
| Greenhouse effect | Warming caused by trapped heat. |
| Climate | Long-term weather patterns. |
| Human | Related to people or human activity |
| Absorption of heat | Taking in heat energy. |
| Atmospheric heating | Warming of the air. |
| Water vapor (H2O) | Water in gas form; greenhouse gas. |
| Carbon dioxide (CO2) | Greenhouse gas from burning fuels. |
| Methane (CH4) | Strong greenhouse gas from farming and waste. |
| Nitrous oxide (N20) | Greenhouse gas from fertilizers and soil. |
| Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) | Man-made gases used in cooling. |
| Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) | Man-made greenhouse gases in refrigerants. |
| Ozone (O3) | Gas that absorbs heat in the atmosphere. |
| Burning fossil fuels | Using coal, oil, or gas for energy. |
| Refrigerant | Chemical used to cool air or food. |
| Respiration | Process of breathing that releases CO₂. |
| Natural forest fires | Fires that release greenhouse gases. |
| Emissions | Gases released into the air. |
| Temperature | Measure of heat. |
| Precipitation | Rain, snow, sleet, or hail. |
| Agriculture practices | Farming methods that affect climate. |
| Volcanic eruptions | Events releasing gases and particles. |