MS-ESS3-5: Definitions, Key Concepts & Examples

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Global Warming

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Increase in Earth's average surface temperature.

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Greenhouse Gases

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere.

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Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

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Major greenhouse gas from burning fossil fuels.

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Methane (CH4)

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Potent greenhouse gas from livestock and decay.

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Fossil Fuels

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Coal, oil, and natural gas used for energy.

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Deforestation

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Clearing forests, reducing CO2 absorption.

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Industrialization

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Increased emissions from factories and vehicles.

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Renewable Energy

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Energy from sources like wind and solar.

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Climate Change

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Long-term change in Earth's climate patterns.

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Sea Level Rise

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Increase in ocean levels due to melting ice.