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EES 3.4 Gabe

EES 3.4

Heat absorption Taking in heat energy.
Heat retention Holding heat over time.
Solar radiation Energy from the Sun.
Thermal energy Heat energy.
Climate impact The effect something has on climate.
Weather patterns Usual weather conditions in an area over time.
Land cover What covers the land (forests, water, cities, ice).
Oxygen (O₂) A gas in the air that living things breathe.
Nitrogen (N₂) The main gas in Earth’s atmosphere.
Greenhouse gases Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere.
Albedo effect How much a surface reflects sunlight.
Land vs. water Land heats and cools faster than water.
Urban heat island Cities being warmer than nearby rural areas.
Surface The outer or top layer of Earth.
Troposphere The lowest layer of Earth’s atmosphere where weather happens.
Uneven heating When some areas warm more than others.
Atmosphere The layer of gases surrounding Earth.
Energy in Energy Earth receives (mainly from the Sun).
Energy out Energy Earth releases back into space.
Sun The star that provides Earth’s light and heat.
Earth The planet we live on.
Reflects Bounces energy back.
Absorbs Takes in energy.
Circulation Movement of air or water around Earth.
Ice core A cylinder of ice used to study past climate.
Geologic sample Rock or soil used to study Earth’s history.
Water vapor (H₂O) Water in gas form; a greenhouse gas.
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) A greenhouse gas from breathing and burning fuels.
Methane (CH₄) A strong greenhouse gas from animals and waste.
Nitrous oxide (N₂O) A greenhouse gas from farming and fuels.
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) Man-made cooling gases; greenhouse gases.
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) Man-made gases used in cooling; powerful greenhouse gases.
Ozone (O₃) A gas that protects Earth high up but can trap heat near the ground.
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