MS-ESS3-5: Evidences of Global Warming

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Radiation Noun

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[ray-dee-ay-shun]

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Radiation

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The transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves, such as the visible light and infrared rays that travel from the Sun.

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Example: The Sun emits energy as electromagnetic waves that travel through space to reach Earth.

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Conduction Noun

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[kun-duk-shun]

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Conduction

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The transfer of thermal energy between particles of substances that are in direct contact with one another.

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Example: Heat flows from a hot object to a cold one, illustrating conduction.

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Convection Noun

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[kun-vek-shun]

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Convection

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The transfer of thermal energy through the movement of a fluid, like air or water, in which heat rises.

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Example: Arrows in the pot show hot water rising and cool water sinking, demonstrating convection.

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Convection Cells Noun

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[kun-vek-shun selz]

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Convection Cells

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The large, circular patterns of moving fluid, such as air or water, that are created by the process of convection.

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Example: The image shows how hot air rises and cool air sinks, forming convection cells in the atmosphere.

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Infrared Rays Noun

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[in-fruh-red rayz]

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Infrared Rays

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A type of electromagnetic radiation that carries thermal energy and is absorbed by greenhouse gases, trapping heat in the atmosphere.

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Example: Infrared rays from the sun reach Earth, carrying thermal energy.

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Thermal Energy Noun

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[thur-muhl en-er-jee]

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Thermal Energy

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The total energy of the moving particles within an object or substance, which is also known as heat energy.

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Example: Particles in a hot area move faster, transferring thermal energy to a cooler area.

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Greenhouse Gas Noun

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[green-hows gas]

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Greenhouse Gas

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A gas in the atmosphere that absorbs infrared radiation and reradiates it, trapping heat and warming the planet.

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Example: The image shows how the Earth's atmosphere traps heat from the sun, illustrating the greenhouse effect.

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Greenhouse Effect Noun

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[green-hows uh-fekt]

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Greenhouse Effect

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The natural process where certain atmospheric gases trap heat, which keeps the Earth at a warm, life-sustaining temperature.

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Example: Sunlight enters Earth's atmosphere, is absorbed, and re-radiated by greenhouse gases, trapping heat.

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Carbon Dioxide Noun

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[kar-buhn dai-ok-said]

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Carbon Dioxide

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A major greenhouse gas released into the atmosphere from burning fossil fuels and through various natural processes.

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Example: The image shows the molecular structure of carbon dioxide, illustrating its composition as a greenhouse gas.

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Methane Noun

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[meth-ayn]

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Methane

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A powerful greenhouse gas released into the atmosphere from sources such as melting permafrost and agricultural activities.

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Example: Methane is a gas released by cows, contributing to greenhouse effects.

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