Weather Topic 3: Climate Flashcards

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climate

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Overall weather in an area over a long period of time

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greenhouse gases

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Gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat near the surface

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greenhouse effect

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Warming that results when solar radiation is trapped by the atmosphere

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climate change

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A change in global or regional climate patterns

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global warming

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A gradual increase in average global temperature

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fossil fuels

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Coal, oil, natural gas, and other fuels that are ancient remains of plants and animals.

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cascade effect

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An unforeseen chain of events caused by a disturbance in a system

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alternative energy

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Energy derived from sources that do not use up natural resources or harm the environment.