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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| heat absorption | The process by which a surface takes in solar radiation and converts it into thermal energy. |
| heat retention | The ability of a material or gas to hold thermal energy and release it slowly over time. |
| solar radiation | Energy from the sun that travels through space to Earth in the form of light and heat. |
| thermal energy | Heat energy produced by the movement of molecules. |
| climate impact | Long-term effects that changes in temperature and atmospheric conditions have on Earth. |
| weather patterns | Repeated or typical atmospheric conditions in a region over time. |
| land cover | The physical material covering Earth’s surface, such as forests, water, ice, or cities. |
| oxygen | A gas in the atmosphere that living organisms breathe and that does not significantly trap heat. |
| (N2) | The most abundant gas in the atmosphere that does not strongly absorb thermal energy. |
| greenhouse gases | Atmospheric gases that trap outgoing thermal energy and warm the planet. |
| albedo effect | The measure of how much sunlight a surface reflects back into space. |
| land vs water | The difference in how quickly solid ground and oceans heat up and cool down. |
| urban heat island | A condition where cities are warmer than nearby rural areas because buildings and pavement store more heat. |
| surface | The outer layer of the planet where incoming solar energy is either absorbed or reflected. |
| troposphere | The lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs and most warming happens. |
| uneven heating | A situation in which different areas receive and absorb different amounts of solar energy. |
| atmosphere | The layer of gases surrounding Earth that helps regulate temperature and support life. |
| energy in | Incoming solar energy received by Earth. |
| energy out | Thermal energy released from Earth back into space. |
| sun | The star that supplies the energy driving Earth’s climate system. |
| Earth | The planet that receives solar energy and supports life within its protective gases. |
| reflects | To bounce incoming radiation off a surface rather than taking it in. |
| absorbs | To take in energy and convert it into heat. |
| circulation | The movement of air or water caused by temperature differences. |
| ice core | A cylindrical sample of ice containing trapped air that reveals past climate information. |
| geologic sample | A piece of rock or sediment used to study environmental conditions from the past. |
| water vapor (H2O) | A gaseous form of water that traps heat in the atmosphere. |
| carbon dioxide (CO2) | A gas released by respiration and burning fuels that traps thermal energy. |
| methane (CH4) | A powerful heat-trapping gas produced by agriculture, waste, and natural sources. |
| nitrous oxide (N2O) | A gas released from fertilizers and combustion that contributes to warming. |
| Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) | Human-made gases once used in refrigeration that trap thermal energy. |
| Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) | Synthetic gases used in cooling systems that contribute to warming. |
| ozone (O3) | A gas that traps heat in the lower atmosphere and protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation when higher up. |
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