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Greenhouse gases Gases in Earth’s atmosphere that trap heat and warm the planet.
Greenhouse effect The process where greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping Earth warm.
Climate The long-term average pattern of temperature and weather in a region.
Human (impact) Activities by people that affect Earth’s climate, such as burning fossil fuels.
Absorption of heat The process of taking in heat energy.
Atmospheric heating The warming of Earth’s atmosphere due to trapped heat.
Water vapor (H₂O) The gaseous form of water and the most abundant greenhouse gas.
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) A greenhouse gas released by burning fossil fuels and respiration.
Methane (CH₄) A strong greenhouse gas released from agriculture and natural gas.
Nitrous oxide (N₂O) A greenhouse gas released from fertilizers and burning fuels.
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) Man-made gases used in refrigerants that trap heat and damage ozone.
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) Man-made greenhouse gases used in cooling systems that trap heat.
Ozone (O₃) A gas that protects Earth from UV rays in the stratosphere but acts as a greenhouse gas near the surface.
Burning fossil fuels The use of coal, oil, or gas for energy, releasing carbon dioxide.
Refrigerant A chemical used in cooling systems like air conditioners and refrigerators.
Respiration The process where living organisms release carbon dioxide while producing energy.
Natural forest fires Wildfires caused naturally that release carbon dioxide into the air.
Emissions Gases released into the atmosphere.
Temperature A measure of how hot or cold something is.
Precipitation Water that falls from the atmosphere as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
Agriculture practices Farming methods that can release greenhouse gases like methane and nitrous oxide.
Volcanic eruption An event where a volcano releases lava, ash, and gases into the atmosphere.
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