Environmental Science and Climate Concepts

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Oxygen (O2)

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A gas necessary for life, produced by plants during photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Nitrogen (N2)

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The most abundant gas in the atmosphere, essential for life but inert.

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Albedo Effect

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The reflection of solar energy by surfaces, influencing temperature.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

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Urban Heat Island

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An area in a city that is significantly warmer than its rural surroundings.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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Troposphere

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The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather occurs.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Uneven Heating

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Variation in temperature across the Earth's surface, leading to wind and weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Atmosphere

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Energy In

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Solar energy received by the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Energy Out

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Energy radiated back into space from the Earth.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

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Sun

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The star at the center of our solar system, providing light and heat.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4