Weather - Day-to-day variation of the atmosphere’s condition locally., Climate - The long-term average of weather, typically averaged over a period of 30 years. Climate is different than temperature., Greenhouse Gases - Gases in the atmosphere like carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor that absorb infrared radiation., Greenhouse Effect - Process where greenhouse gases absorb infrared light and redirect it back toward Earth, which keeps Earth warm., Fossil Fuels - Substances many people use for energy formed from decomposing organic matter., Glaciers - A slowly moving mass of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles., Renewable Resources - Things like the Sun, wind, and water that can be used indefinitely to provide humans with something they need., Biofuels - Fuels made from plants or algae that are a form of renewable energy.,

Climate Change Vocabulary

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