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greenhouses gases Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat.
greenhouse effect The process where greenhouse gases trap heat and warm Earth.
climate The long-term weather patterns of an area.
human People who add greenhouse gases through activities.
absorption of heat Earth’s overall pattern of temperature and precipitation over time.
atmospheric heating When gases take in heat energy.
water vapor (H2O) the gaseous state of water It forms when liquid water evaporates.
carbon dioxide (CO2) The most common greenhouse gas.
methane (CH4) A gas released by burning fossil fuels and respiration.
nitrous oxide (N2O) A strong greenhouse gas from agriculture and waste.
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) A greenhouse gas from fertilizers and fuel burning.
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) Man-made gases used in refrigerants that trap heat.
ozone (O3) Ozone is a gas made of three oxygen atoms joined together.
burning fossil fuels when people burn coal, oil, or gas to make heat and energy.
refrigerant A refrigerant is a chemical used in refrigerators and air conditioners to remove heat and make things cool.
respiration Respiration is how living things use oxygen to break down food and get energy.
natural forest fires wildfires that happen on their own, often started by lightning or extreme heat.
emissions gases or smoke sent out into the air, often from cars, factories, or fires.
temperature how hot or how cold something is.
precipitation Rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
agriculture practices Farming activities that can release greenhouse gases.
volcanic eruptions Explosions from volcanoes that release gases into the air.
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