Human Activity and Climate
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Barbara White
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Human Activities Noun
[hyoo-muhn ak-tiv-i-teez]
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Human Activities
Actions performed by people that have an effect on the Earth's systems, often impacting the environment and climate.
Example: Human activities release greenhouse gases, increasing Earth's temperature and affecting climate.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Atmosphere Noun
[at-muh-sfeer]
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Atmosphere
The envelope of gases, such as nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide, that surrounds the planet Earth.
Example: The image shows Earth's atmosphere layers, illustrating the envelope of gases surrounding the planet.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Combustion Noun
[kuhm-buhs-chn]
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Combustion
A chemical process of burning a substance, which rapidly produces heat, light, and releases gases into the atmosphere.
Example: Combustion requires fuel, oxygen, and heat, producing exhaust and more heat.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Livestock Noun
[lahyv-stok]
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Livestock
Domesticated farm animals raised to produce commodities, which can release greenhouse gases like methane through their digestive processes.
Example: A cow emitting methane (CH4) shows how livestock contribute to greenhouse gases.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Carbon Dioxide Noun
[kar-buhn dahy-ok-sahyd]
Back
Carbon Dioxide
A colorless greenhouse gas naturally present in the air and also released by burning fossil fuels and organic compounds.
Example: The image shows the molecular structure of carbon dioxide, helping students understand its composition.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Methane Noun
[meth-eyn]
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Methane
A powerful greenhouse gas and the main component of natural gas, also produced by livestock and organic decay.
Example: The image shows methane (CH4) emissions from a cow, illustrating how livestock contribute to greenhouse gases.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Climate Noun
[klahy-mit]
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Climate
The average weather conditions, including temperature and precipitation, in a specific region over a long period of time.
Example: The image shows how solar energy is absorbed and re-radiated by Earth's atmosphere, illustrating the greenhouse effect.
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