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Elliana H E.S.S 3.3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Greenhouse Gases | Gases that trap heat in Earth’s atmosphere |
| Greenhouse effect | Warming caused when gases trap heat from the Sun |
| Climate | Average weather over a long period of time |
| Human climate impact | How people change Earth’s climate |
| absorption of heat | When something takes in heat energy |
| Atmospheric heating | Warming of the air around Earth |
| Water vapor (H₂O) | Gas form of water that traps heat |
| Carbon dioxide (CO₂) | Heat-trapping gas from burning fuels |
| Methane (CH₄) | Strong heat-trapping gas from animals and waste |
| nitrous oxide (N₂O) | Gas from farming and fertilizers |
| Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) | Man-made gases used in cooling system |
| Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) | Man-made gases that trap a lot of heat |
| Ozone (O₃) | Ozone (O₃) |
| Burning fossil fuels | Using coal, oil, or gas for energy |
| Refrigerant | Chemical used to cool air and fridges |
| Respiration | Breathing that releases carbon dioxide |
| Natural forest fires | Fires that release gases into the air |
| Emissions | Gases released into the atmosphere |
| Temperature | How hot or cold something is |
| Precipitation | Rain, snow, sleet, or hail |
| Agriculture practices | Farming methods that affect climate |
| Volcanic eruptions | Explosions that release gases and ash |
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