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EES 3.4 Beckett

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heat absorption The process of taking in heat energy.
heat retention The ability to hold heat over time.
solar radiation Energy emitted from the sun in the form of light and heat.
thermal energy Energy related to the temperature of an object or substance.
climate impact The effect something has on long-term weather conditions.
weather patterns Repeated or common weather conditions in an area.
land cover The physical material on Earth’s surface
oxygen A gas in the atmosphere
(N2) Nitrogen gas; the main component of Earth’s atmosphere.
greenhouse gases Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere.
albedo effect The measure of how much sunlight a surface reflects.
land vs water Comparison of how land and water heat and cool differently.
urban heat island A city area that is warmer than surrounding rural areas.
surface The outermost layer of Earth or another object.
troposphere The lowest layer of Earth’s atmosphere where weather occurs.
uneven heating When Earth’s surface warms at different rates.
atmosphere The layer of gases surrounding Earth.
energy in Incoming energy from the sun to Earth.
energy out Heat energy Earth releases back into space.
sun The star that provides light and heat to Earth.
Earth The planet we live on.
reflects Bounces energy or light off a surface.
absorbs Takes in energy or heat.
circulation The movement of air or water in a system.
ice core A cylinder of ice drilled from glaciers to study past climates.
geologic sample A piece of rock, soil, or sediment used to study Earth’s history.
water vapor Water in gas form; a greenhouse gas.
carbon dioxide A greenhouse gas released by burning fossil fuels and respiration.
methane A powerful greenhouse gas from livestock, wetlands, and fossil fuels.
nitrous oxide A greenhouse gas from fertilizers and industrial processes.
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons Man-made gases once used in refrigeration; contribute to warming and ozone depletion.
Hydrofluorocarbons Man-made greenhouse gases used in cooling systems.
ozone A gas that protects Earth from harmful UV radiation in the upper atmosphere.
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