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Dahlia EES 3.4

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Heat absorption The process of taking in heat energy.
Heat retention The ability to hold or keep heat over time.
Solar radiation Energy from the Sun that travels to Earth as light and heat.
Thermal energy Heat energy caused by the movement of particles.
Climate impact Long-term effects on Earth’s climate system.
Weather patterns Repeated or common types of weather in an area.
Land cover The physical material on Earth’s surface (forest, water, cities, etc.).
Oxygen (O₂) A gas in the atmosphere needed for breathing and burning.
Nitrogen (N₂) The main gas in Earth’s atmosphere (about 78%).
Greenhouse gases Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere.
Albedo effect How much sunlight a surface reflects back into space.
Land vs water Land heats and cools faster; water heats and cools more slowly.
Urban heat island Cities being warmer than nearby rural areas due to buildings and pavement.
Surface The outer layer of Earth (land or water).
Troposphere The lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather happens.
Uneven heating Different areas of Earth warming at different rates.
Atmosphere The layer of gases surrounding Earth.
Energy in Solar energy coming into Earth’s system.
Energy out Heat energy leaving Earth and going 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 light.
Circulation The movement of air or water around Earth.
Ice core A cylinder of ice drilled from glaciers 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 powerful greenhouse gas from livestock, wetlands, and fossil fuels.
Nitrous oxide (N₂O) A greenhouse gas from farming and industry.
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) Man-made gases once used in cooling; damage ozone and trap heat.
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) Man-made greenhouse gases used in refrigeration.
Ozone (O₃) A gas that protects Earth from harmful UV radiation (in the upper atmosphere).
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