Science GHG test vocab and GHG's Flashcards
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Climate
the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period
Weather
the state of the atmosphere at a place and time
greenhouse gases
gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, causing the planet to warm
greenhouse effect
the process through which heat is trapped near Earth’s surface by substances known as ‘greenhouse gases.’
solar radiation
the energy, in the form of light and heat, emitted by the sun that travels through space and reaches Earth
heat
the transfer of energy from a hotter object to a cooler object
climate change
the significant variation of average weather conditions becoming, for example, warmer, wetter, or drier—over several decades or longer
global climate
The average climate around the world
measurable changes.
a quantifiable shift in climate variables like temperature, precipitation, sea level, or greenhouse gas concentrations, which can be tracked over time using scientific instruments and data analysis, indicating a significant alteration in the Earth’s climate system
Earth’s system
refers to Earth´s interacting physical, chemical, and biological processes.
Carbon Monoxide
Trophosphere and stratosphere
mad made-vehicle emissions.
Nitrogen Triflouride
Trophosphere and stratosphere
man made-cleaning electronics
HFC (Hydrofluorocarbon)
Trophosphere and stratosphere
man made-air conditioning
CFC(chlorofluorocarbon)
Trophosphere and stratosphere
Natural and man made
methane
Trophosphere and stratosphere
natural and man made
Sulfur Hexaflouride
Trophosphere and stratosphere and mesosphere
man made and natural
Dimenthyl Sulfide
Troposphere
man made
