Human environment Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
global warming | refers to an unequivocal and continuing rise in the average temperature of Earth's climate system |
greenhouse gases | gas in an atmosphere that absorbs and emits radiation within the thermal infrared range |
greenhouse effect | process by which thermal radiation from a planetary surface is absorbed by atmospheric greenhouse gases |
acid rain | rain or any other form of precipitation that is unusually acidic |
pollution | introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change |
adapt | make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose; modify. |
depend | be controlled or determined by. |
modify | make partial or minor changes to (something) |
natural disaster | major adverse event resulting from natural process |
deforestation | the state of being clear of trees |
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