Climate Change Concepts

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Climate Change

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Long-term changes in the Earth's weather patterns, such as temperature, rain, and wind.

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Global Warming

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The increase in the Earth's average temperature caused by more greenhouse gases in the air.

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Greenhouse Gases

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Gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere.

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Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

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A gas produced when we burn fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas. Plants use it to grow, but too much of it causes global warming.

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Fossil Fuels

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Natural materials like coal, oil, and gas that we burn for energy. They come from plants and animals that lived millions of years ago.

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Renewable Energy

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Energy that comes from sources that don’t run out, like the sun, wind, and water.

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Deforestation

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Cutting down large areas of forests. This adds more carbon dioxide to the air because trees absorb it.

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Carbon Footprint

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The total amount of greenhouse gases a person, company, or country produces through their activities, like driving or using electricity.

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Sustainability

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Using natural resources in a way that meets today’s needs without harming future generations.

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Biodiversity

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The variety of all plants, animals, and other living things in an area. Healthy biodiversity helps the environment stay balanced.