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Protective layer in atmosphere that shields earth from UV radiation. (a)
the contamination of the atmosphere by the introduction of pollutants from human and natural sources (a)
fog or haze combined with smoke and other atmospheric pollutants. (a)
acid deposition
Sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides, emitted by burning fossil fuels, enter the atmosphere-where they combine with oxygen and water to form sulfuric acid and nitric acid-and return to Earth's surface
a change in global or regional climate patterns due to global warming caused by excess greenhouse gasses
the removal of carbon from fossil-fuel combustion and storage of the carbon, usually underground
Manipulation of earths climate system to counteract the effects of climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions.
a change in global or regional climate patterns due to global warming caused by excess greenhouse gasses (a)
carbon footprint
the total carbon dioxide emissions produced by an individual, group, or location
the removal of carbon from fossil-fuel combustion and storage of the carbon, usually underground
chemicals that have the potential to destroy the ozone; ex.) hair-spray, refrigeration, etc.
Manipulation of earths climate system to counteract the effects of climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions
chemicals that have the potential to destroy the ozone; ex.) hair-spray, refrigeration, etc. (a)
Manipulation of earths climate system to counteract the effects of climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions.
geoengineering
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
carbon capture and storage (CCS)
carbon footprint
the removal of carbon from fossil-fuel combustion and storage of the carbon, usually underground (a)
A drought is...
when there is little to no rain and it is very hot.
when there is little to no rain and it is very cold.
when there is less rain than normal for an extended period of time for an area.
when an area gets more rain than normal.
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