Earth Science Vocabulary
Learning Objective
I can use context clues to determine the meaning of earth science vocabulary.
Key Concepts
Global warming is defined as a rise in Earth's temperature that persists for a decade or longer, while climate change refers to long-term changes in weather patterns.
Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat in the atmosphere, with their impact depending on their amount and global warming potential (GWP).
Burning fossil fuels for industry and transportation is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, along with emissions from agriculture and changes in land use.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. The video defines 'climate change' as long-term changes in what?
2. What is the formal definition of 'global warming' as presented in the video?
3. Based on the video, what does GWP stand for, and what does this metric tell us about greenhouse gases?
...and 9 more questions
Educational Video
Climate Change and Global Warming: Explained in Simple Words for Beginners
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