The gases in our atmosphere trap heat and block it from escaping our planet. This is called the ________ ________.
greenhouse effect
A gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth's atmosphere, generally attributed to the greenhouse effect.
Global warming
Agricultural countries that are seeking to become more advanced economically and socially.
Developing countries
Coal, oil and natural gas are all examples of ________ ________.
fossil fuels
Carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide are all examples of ________ ________.
greenhouse gases
The conversion of renewable energy from sunlight into electricity.
Solar power
If we are to stop global warming, we must urgently reduce our ________ ________.
Carbon emissions
A period of unusually hot weather that typically lasts two or more days.
Heat wave
The primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities.
Carbon dioxide
Thick layers of ice and snow that cover large areas of land. You’ll usually find them in the North and South Poles of the Earth.
Ice caps
An ecological or environmental area where a specific species lives. The place in nature that particular species calls home.
Natural habitat
Solar, wind and tidal are all examples of ________ ________.
Renewable energies
________ ________ refers to a large-scale, long-term shift in the planet's weather patterns and average temperatures.
Climate change
A species of animal or plant that is seriously at risk of extinction.
Endangered species
The rise of ________ ________ is caused primarily by two factors related to global warming: the added water from melting ice sheets and glaciers and the expansion of seawater as it warms.
sea levels
A country that has a highly developed economy and advanced technological infrastructure.
Industrialised countries
The use of nuclear reactions to produce electricity.
Nuclear power
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