Volcanic Eruptions and Climate

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Atmosphere Noun

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Atmosphere

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The layer of gases surrounding a planet where key climate processes occur, influencing weather patterns and global temperatures.

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Example: Example: The image shows the layers of the atmosphere, explaining how volcanic eruptions can impact climate by interacting with these layers.

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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 by human activities and natural events, which traps heat in the atmosphere, contributing to warming.

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Example: Example: The image shows how carbon dioxide traps heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

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Claim Noun

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[klaym]

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Claim

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A statement or conclusion that answers a question and must be supported by data and observations from scientific processes.Example: Example: A claim is a statement that answers a question, supported by evidence and reasoning.

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Climate Noun

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[klai-mit]

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Climate

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The long-term average of weather patterns, including temperature and precipitation, in a specific region over many years.

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Example: Example: The image shows how Hadley circulation affects climate by moving moist and dry air, influencing tropical weather patterns.

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Climate Change Noun

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Climate Change

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A significant, long-term shift in global or regional climate patterns, primarily caused by increased levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases.

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Example: Example: The image shows how solar energy is absorbed and re-radiated by Earth, illustrating the greenhouse effect.

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Combustion Noun

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Combustion

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The chemical process of burning, which reacts a substance with oxygen to release heat, light, and greenhouse gases.

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Example: Example: Combustion involves hydrocarbons burning with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and energy.

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Evidence Noun

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Evidence

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Scientific data and observations collected through investigation that are used to support or challenge a claim or hypothesis.

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Example: Example: Observing cells under a microscope provides evidence to support the idea that life is built from cells.

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Fluctuation Noun

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[fluhk-choo-ey-shuhn]

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Fluctuation

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A short-term, temporary change or irregular variation in data, such as a brief dip in yearly average temperature.

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Example: Example: A seismograph showing irregular lines demonstrates fluctuation, similar to climate changes from volcanic eruptions.

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Fossil Fuels Noun

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Fossil Fuels

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Energy sources like coal, oil, and natural gas, formed from ancient organic matter, that release carbon dioxide when burned.

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Example: Example: This image shows examples of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas used for energy.

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Global Warming Noun

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[gloh-buhl wor-ming]

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Global Warming

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The current long-term increase in Earth’s average surface temperature, primarily caused by the buildup of human-caused greenhouse gases.

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Example: Example: The image shows how greenhouse gases trap heat, causing Earth's temperature to rise.