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Isabella EES 3.3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| greenhouse gases | atmospheric gases—such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide—that absorb and trap heat from the Earth's surface, acting like a blanket to warm the planet |
| greenhouse effect | natural process where atmospheric gases—such as , methane, and water vapor—trap heat radiating from Earth’s surface |
| climate | the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period. |
| human | relating to or characteristic of people or human beings. |
| climate | the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period. |
| absorption of heat | the physical process where a material or system takes in thermal energy from its surroundings, increasing its internal energy |
| atmospheric heating | the process by which the Earth's atmosphere gains thermal energy, primarily driven by solar radiation, conduction from the surface, and convective heat transfer |
| water vapor | the invisible, gaseous state of water, produced through evaporation, boiling, or sublimation |
| carbon dioxide | colorless, odorless, non-flammable, and slightly acidic gas composed of one carbon atom covalently bonded to two oxygen atoms |
| methane | a colorless, odorless flammable gas which is the main constituent of natural gas. It is the simplest member of the alkane series of hydrocarbons. |
| nitrous oxide | colorless gas with a sweetish odor, prepared by heating ammonium nitrate. It produces exhilaration or anesthesia when inhaled and is used as an anesthetic and as an aerosol propellant. |
| Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) | human-made chemical compounds containing hydrogen, chlorine, fluorine, and carbon |
| Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) | man-made compounds containing hydrogen, chlorine, fluorine, and carbon. |
| ozone | a colorless unstable toxic gas with a pungent odor and powerful oxidizing properties, formed from oxygen by electrical discharges or ultraviolet light. |
| burning fossil fuels | the combustion of coal, oil, and natural gas to generate energy, releasing stored carbon dioxide, water vapor, and heat |
| refrigerant | a substance used for refrigeration. |
| respiration | a process in living organisms involving the production of energy, typically with the intake of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide from the oxidation of complex organic substances. |
| natural forest fires | unplanned, uncontrolled combustion of vegetation in a forest ecosystem initiated by natural, non-anthropogenic, causes such as lightning, volcanic eruptions, or spontaneous combustion |
| emissions | the production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation. |
| temperature | a physical property representing the average kinetic energy of atoms and molecules within a substance, determining its relative hotness or coldness |
| precipitation | any liquid or solid water—including rain, snow, sleet, and hail—that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface |
| agricultural practices | the various methods, techniques, and, actions—such as soil preparation, sowing, irrigation, and harvesting—employed by farmers to cultivate crops and raise livestock |
| volcanic eruptions | the release of magma (molten rock), gases, and ash from within the Earth through vents or fissures in the crust. |
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