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Camber EES 3.3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Greenhouse gases | Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat and warm the Earth. |
| Greenhouse effect | The process where greenhouse gases trap heat from the Sun in Earth’s atmosphere, keeping the planet warm. |
| Climate | The long-term average weather conditions of a region. |
| Human | A person; relating to people and their activities. |
| Absorption of heat | The process of taking in heat energy. |
| Atmospheric heating | The warming of Earth’s atmosphere due to trapped heat energy. |
| Water vapor (H₂O) | Water in gas form; the most abundant greenhouse gas. |
| Carbon dioxide (CO₂) | A greenhouse gas released by burning fossil fuels, respiration, and natural processes. |
| Methane (CH₄) | A powerful greenhouse gas released by agriculture, landfills, and natural sources. |
| Nitrous oxide (N₂O) | A greenhouse gas produced by agricultural practices, fertilizers, and combustion. |
| Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) | Man-made gases used in refrigeration that trap heat and damage the ozone layer. |
| Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) | Man-made greenhouse gases used as refrigerants that trap large amounts of heat. |
| Ozone (O₃) | A gas that protects Earth from harmful sunlight in the upper atmosphere but acts as a greenhouse gas near the surface. |
| Burning fossil fuels | Using coal, oil, or natural gas for energy, which releases greenhouse gases. |
| Refrigerant | A substance used in cooling systems like air conditioners and refrigerators. |
| Respiration | The process by which living organisms release carbon dioxide when they breathe. |
| Natural forest fires | Fires started by natural causes (such as lightning) that release gases and particles into the atmosphere. |
| Emissions | Gases or particles released into the air. |
| Temperature | A measure of how hot or cold something is. |
| Precipitation | Water that falls from the atmosphere as rain, snow, sleet, or hail. |
| Agricultural practices | Farming activities such as planting, fertilizing, and raising animals. |
| Volcanic eruptions | Explosions of magma, ash, and gases from inside Earth that affect the atmosphere and climate. |