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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 reaches Earth.
Thermal energy Heat energy from moving particles.
Climate impact The effect something has on long-term climate.
Weather patterns Usual weather conditions in an area over time.
Land cover The material covering Earth’s surface (grass, water, cities).
Oxygen A gas in the atmosphere needed for breathing.
Nitrogen The most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere.
Greenhouse gases Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere.
Albedo effect The amount of sunlight a surface reflects.
Land vs water Land heats and cools faster than water.
Urban heat island Cities are warmer than nearby rural areas.
Surface The outer layer of Earth.
Troposphere The lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs.
Uneven heating When Earth’s surface heats differently in different places.
Atmosphere The layer of gases surrounding Earth.
Energy in Solar energy entering Earth’s system.
Energy out Heat energy leaving Earth into space.
Sun The star that provides energy to Earth.
Earth The planet we live on.
Reflects Bounces energy back.
Absorbs Takes in energy.
Circulation Movement of air or water that transfers heat.
Ice core A cylinder of ice used to study past climates.
Geologic sample Rock or sediment used to study Earth’s history.
Water vapor (H₂O) A greenhouse gas in the form of water gas.
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) A greenhouse gas released by burning fossil fuels.
Methane (CH₄) A strong greenhouse gas from agriculture and waste.
Nitrous oxide (N₂O) A greenhouse gas from farming and fuel use.
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) Human-made gases used in refrigeration that trap heat.
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) Human-made heat-trapping gases used in cooling systems.
Ozone (O₃) A gas that absorbs harmful UV radiation in the upper atmosphere.
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