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Kellan EES 3.1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| green house gass | Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere |
| greenhouse effect | Trapping of heat by gases around Earth |
| climate | Long-term weather patterns |
| human | people |
| atmospheric heating | Warming of the air |
| water vapor | Gas form of water in the air |
| carbon dioxide | Heat-trapping gas from breathing and burning fuels |
| mathane | Strong heat-trapping gas from animals and decay |
| nitrous oxide | Heat-trapping gas from soils and fertilizers |
| Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) | Man-made gases used in cooling systems |
| Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) | Man-made refrigerant gases that trap heat |
| ozone | – Gas that absorbs radiation in the atmosphere |
| fossil fuel | Using coal, oil, or gas for energy |
| refrigerant | Chemical used to cool air or refrigerators |
| respration | Breathing process that releases CO₂ |
| Natural forest fires | Wildfires started by natural causes |
| emissions | Gases released into the air |
| Temperature | Measure of heat or cold |
| precipitation | Rain, snow, sleet, or hail |
| Agriculture practices | farming |
| volcano errouption | Release of lava, ash, and gases from volcanoesRelease of lava, ash, and gases from volcanoes |