The star at the center of our solar system that provides solar radiation (energy) to Earth.

The planet we live on; it absorbs and reflects energy from the Sun.

Energy from the Sun that travels through space as light and heat.

Heat energy; the energy something has because of its temperature.

The solar radiation Earth receives from the Sun.

Heat (infrared radiation) that Earth releases back into space.

When a material takes in heat energy.

How well a material holds onto heat instead of releasing it.

Land heats up and cools down quickly. Water heats and cools slowly because it has higher heat retention.

The movement of air (atmosphere) or water (oceans) that redistributes heat around Earth.

The layer of gases surrounding Earth.

The lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occur

The Sun heats Earth’s surface unevenly (more at the equator, less at the poles), causing wind and weather patterns.

Short-term atmospheric conditions like storms, rain, wind, and temperature changes.

Long-term effects on Earth’s climate due to natural or human causes.

The physical material on Earth’s surface (forests, cities, water, ice, grasslands).

When cities are warmer than surrounding rural areas because buildings and pavement absorb and retain heat.

The measure of how much sunlight a surface reflects.

A gas in the atmosphere (about 21%) that humans and animals breathe.

The most abundant gas in the atmosphere (about 78%).

Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, warming Earth.

The most abundant greenhouse gas; increases as temperature rises.

Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

Released by burning fossil fuels, respiration, and volcanoes; major contributor to climate change.

Produced by livestock, landfills, and natural gas; very powerful greenhouse gas.

Nitrous Oxide (N₂O)

Released from fertilizers and industrial processes; strong greenhouse gas.

Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)

Man-made gases once used in refrigerants; harm ozone and trap heat.

Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

Man-made greenhouse gases used in cooling systems; trap heat but don’t damage ozone.

A cylinder of ice drilled from glaciers or ice sheets that contains trapped air bubbles used to study past climates.

Rocks or sediments studied to learn about Earth’s past climate and conditions.

Help

Options

focusNode

Didn't know it?
click below

Knew it?
click below

Don't Know

Remaining cards (0)

Know

retry

shuffle

restart

0:00

Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

Normal Size Small Size show me how

EES 3.4 Camber

Term	Definition
Sun	The star at the center of our solar system that provides solar radiation (energy) to Earth.
Earth	The planet we live on; it absorbs and reflects energy from the Sun.
Solar Radiation	Energy from the Sun that travels through space as light and heat.
Thermal Energy	Heat energy; the energy something has because of its temperature.
Energy In	The solar radiation Earth receives from the Sun.
Energy Out	Heat (infrared radiation) that Earth releases back into space.
Heat Absorption	When a material takes in heat energy.
Heat Retention	How well a material holds onto heat instead of releasing it.
Land vs. Water	Land heats up and cools down quickly. Water heats and cools slowly because it has higher heat retention.
Circulation	The movement of air (atmosphere) or water (oceans) that redistributes heat around Earth.
Atmosphere	The layer of gases surrounding Earth.
Troposphere	The lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occur
Uneven Heating	The Sun heats Earth’s surface unevenly (more at the equator, less at the poles), causing wind and weather patterns.
Weather Patterns	Short-term atmospheric conditions like storms, rain, wind, and temperature changes.
Climate Impact	Long-term effects on Earth’s climate due to natural or human causes.
Land Cover	The physical material on Earth’s surface (forests, cities, water, ice, grasslands).
Urban Heat Island	When cities are warmer than surrounding rural areas because buildings and pavement absorb and retain heat.
Albedo Effect	The measure of how much sunlight a surface reflects.
Reflects	Bounces energy away.
Bounces energy away.	Takes in energy.
Oxygen (O₂)	A gas in the atmosphere (about 21%) that humans and animals breathe.
Nitrogen (N₂)	The most abundant gas in the atmosphere (about 78%).
Greenhouse Gases	Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, warming Earth.
Water Vapor (H₂O)	The most abundant greenhouse gas; increases as temperature rises.
Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)	Released by burning fossil fuels, respiration, and volcanoes; major contributor to climate change.
Methane (CH₄)	Produced by livestock, landfills, and natural gas; very powerful greenhouse gas.
Nitrous Oxide (N₂O)	Released from fertilizers and industrial processes; strong greenhouse gas.
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)	Man-made gases once used in refrigerants; harm ozone and trap heat.
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)	Man-made greenhouse gases used in cooling systems; trap heat but don’t damage ozone.
Ozone (O₃)	A gas found in two places:
Ice Core	A cylinder of ice drilled from glaciers or ice sheets that contains trapped air bubbles used to study past climates.
Geologic Sample	Rocks or sediments studied to learn about Earth’s past climate and conditions.

Created by: user-1996983

"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries: