Climate Change and Related Concepts Spanish

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Cambio Climático

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A sudden or gradual change in Earth’s climate.

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Gas de Efecto Invernadero

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Gases that trap heat in Earth’s atmosphere.

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Efecto Invernadero

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The process in which heat emitted by Earth becomes trapped near the planet’s surface by certain gases in the atmosphere.

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Ciclo del Carbono

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Natural cycle in which carbon moves through Earth’s geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.

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Combustible fósil

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Substance rich in carbon that forms from the remains of organisms.

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Deforestación

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The removal or clearing of forests.

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Urbanización

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The process in which an area of land develops into a city.