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science vocab 3
| definition | Answer |
|---|---|
| The average annual conditions of temperature, precipitation, winds, and clouds in an area. | Climate |
| The process by which gases hold heat in the air | Greenhouse Effect |
| A gas in Earth’s atmosphere that absorbs heat leaving Earth’s surface. | Greenhouse Gas |
| A sudden or gradual change in Earth’s climate. | Climate Change |
| A gradual increase in the Earth’s average temperature. | Global Warming |
| Energy-rich substance formed from the remains of organisms. | Fossil Fuel |
| An unforeseen chain of events caused by a disturbance in a system. | Cascade Effect |
| Clean energy sources that do not come from fossil fuels. | Alternative Energy |