Climate Change and Global Warming
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Greenhouse Effect
The process where solar energy is trapped by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere,warming the planet's surface and affecting the water cycle.
Carbon Footprint
The amount of carbon dioxide released by an individual or organization through activities like driving and manufacturing.
Ecological Footprint
A measure of human demand on nature versus the planet's capacity to regenerate resources and absorb waste.
Global Warming
The long-term increase in the planet's average temperature,primarily caused by human-produced greenhouse gases.
Climate Change
The result of global warming;refers to specific changes in regional weather patterns, intensity, and frequency.
Albedo Effect
The ability of surfaces like ice to reflect sunlight,which influences Earth's temperature.
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