Climate Change and Global Warming

The total amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere as a result of human activities.

Melting glaciers and rising sea levels.

Carbon dioxide (CO2).

Nonrenewable because it cannot be replaced as fast as people use it.

Uranium.

Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

The process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm.

The long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities.

Energy from sources that are naturally replenished, such as solar or wind.

Energy from sources that cannot be replenished in a short time, such as coal and oil.