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Greenhouse gases Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat and warm the Earth.
Greenhouse effect The natural process where greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere.
climate The long-term pattern of temperature and precipitation in a region.
human Humans increase greenhouse gas emissions through their activities.
climate The long-term pattern of temperature and precipitation in a region.
absorption of heat The process where greenhouse gases trap heat energy in the atmosphere.
atmospheric heating The warming of the atmosphere caused by trapped heat.
water vapor (H2O) The most abundant greenhouse gas that helps trap heat.
carbon dioxide (CO2) A greenhouse gas released mainly from burning fossil fuels and respiration.
methane (CH4) A strong greenhouse gas produced by agriculture and natural sources.
nitrous oxide (N2O) A greenhouse gas released from fertilizers and industrial activities.
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) Man-made greenhouse gases used mainly as refrigerants.
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) Synthetic greenhouse gases used in cooling systems.
ozone (O3) A greenhouse gas in the lower atmosphere that traps heat.
burning fossil fuels The process of burning coal, oil, or gas that releases carbon dioxide.
refrigerant A cooling substance that can release greenhouse gases if it leaks.
respiration A natural process that releases carbon dioxide into the air.
natural forest fires Fires that occur naturally and release greenhouse gases.
emissions Gases released into the atmosphere from natural or human activities.
temperature A measure of how hot or cold the atmosphere is.
precipitation Water that falls from the atmosphere as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
agriculture practices encompass the various methods and activities involved in cultivating soil, growing crops, and raising livestock.
volcanic eruptions occur when magma, gases, and rock fragments are expelled from Earth's crust through a vent.
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