Week 24 Science Vocabulary

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Greenhouse

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A glass building that allows sunlight to enter and traps heat inside, helping plants grow using the sun's energy.

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  Methane

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A gas that comes from the decomposition of waste in landfills and can warm the Earth.

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Global Warming

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The slow increase in Earth's temperature caused by heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere.

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  Recycling

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 Converting used materials, such as plastic and paper, into new things instead of throwing them away.

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  Landfills

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Large holes in the ground where garbage is buried

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Biosphere

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The area of the Earth that supports living beings, including land, water, and air.

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Hydrosphere

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All the water found on Earth, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers

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Atmosphere

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The layer of air that surrounds the Earth, providing us with oxygen and protecting us from the sun's harmful rays.

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Leachate

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 A dirty liquid that forms when rainwater mixes with waste in landfills.

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Pollution

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Harmful materials that are added to the environment, making it dirty or unsafe.