Earth Science Vocabulary Terms

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atmosphere

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the mixture of gases surrounding a planet

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carbon dioxide

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a molecule made of carbon and oxygen atoms

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Climate

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general weather patterns over a long period of timeclicliclk

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Climate Change

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changes in climate over a long period of time that can be caused by natural events or human activitiescl

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combustion

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the process of burning fuels, which produces carbon dioxide

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deforestation

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the process of clearing trees from land

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human activities

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things people do that affect the Earth system

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methane

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a molecule made of carbon and hydrogen atoms

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redirect

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to send to a new or different placeredire

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the Earth system

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the living and nonliving components of Earth, including the water, land, and atmosphere