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Grace Weiss EES 3.3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Greenhouse gases | Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat and warm the Earth. |
| Greenhouse effect | The process where greenhouse gases hold in heat, keeping Earth warm. |
| Climate | The average weather of a place over a long time. |
| Human | A person; relating to people and their activities. |
| Absorption of heat | When something takes in heat instead of reflecting it. |
| Atmospheric heating | The warming of Earth’s atmosphere. |
| Water vapor (H₂O) | Water in gas form in the air; a greenhouse gas. |
| Carbon dioxide (CO₂) | A greenhouse gas released by breathing, burning fuels, and cutting trees. |
| Methane (CH₄) | A strong greenhouse gas from animals, landfills, and farming. |
| Nitrous oxide (N₂O) | A greenhouse gas from fertilizers and farming activities. |
| Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) | Man-made gases used in cooling that harm the atmosphere. |
| Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) | Man-made gases used in refrigerants that trap a lot of heat. |
| Ozone (O₃) | A gas that protects Earth from the sun high in the atmosphere but can be harmful near the ground. |
| Burning fossil fuels | Using coal, oil, or gas for energy, which releases greenhouse gases. |
| Refrigerant | A substance used in refrigerators and air conditioners to keep things cool. |
| Respiration | The process of breathing in oxygen and breathing out carbon dioxide. |
| Natural forest fires | Fires started by nature, such as lightning. |
| Emissions | Gases or substances released into the air. |
| Temperature | How hot or cold something is. |
| Precipitation | Rain, snow, sleet, or hail falling from the sky. |
| Agriculture practices | Ways people grow crops and raise animals. |
| Volcanic eruptions | When a volcano releases lava, ash, and gases. |