Global Warming and Climate Change
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alwilson23 on March 26, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Troposphere | The layer of the atmosphere which is closest to the Earth's surface. |
| Stratosphere | The layer of Earth's atmosphere which is above the troposphere. This is where the ozone layer is found. |
| Ozone Layer | The part of the stratosphere that protects the Earth from too much ultraviolet radiation. |
| Greenhouse Gases | Gases that absorb heat energy from the Earth's surface. |
| Carbon Dioxide | One of the most common greenhouse gases; It is let off when wood, coal, oil, and gas are burned. |
| Fossil Fuels | These are formed over millions of years from the remains of dead organisms. |
| Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) | A type of synthetic gas that breaks down the ozone layer. |
| Residence Time | The amount of time that a particular substance remains in the atmosphere. |
| Methane | A greenhouse gas with a short residence time. Natural sources include wetlands, oceans, and termites. |
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