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Greenhouse gases Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat and warm Earth
Greenhouse effect Process where greenhouse gases trap heat from the Sun
Climate Long-term average weather of a place
Human Related to people or human activities
Absorption of heat When energy (heat) is taken in by land, water, or gases
Atmospheric heating Warming of Earth’s atmosphere
Water vapor (H₂O) Gas form of water; most common greenhouse gas
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) Greenhouse gas released by burning fuels and respiration
Methane (CH₄) Strong greenhouse gas from agriculture and waste
Nitrous oxide (N₂O) Greenhouse gas from fertilizers and farming
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) Man-made gases used in older refrigerants that warm the atmosphere
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) Man-made refrigerant gases that trap large amounts of heat
Ozone (O₃) Gas that protects from UV rays but can trap heat near Earth
Burning fossil fuels Using coal, oil, or gas for energy
Refrigerant Cooling substance that can act as a greenhouse gas
Respiration Process where living things release carbon dioxide
Natural forest fires Naturally caused fires that release greenhouse gases
Emissions Gases or particles released into the air
Temperature Measure of how hot or cold something is
Precipitation Rain, snow, sleet, or hail
Agriculture practices Farming methods that affect greenhouse gases
Volcanic eruptions Natural events that release gases into the atmosphere
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