Climate Change

Subject: Science  ·  Grade level: 10th

The science behind a changing climate — evidence, causes, and consequences. Climate change is one of the most studied phenomena in modern science. The data is

In this lesson

• The greenhouse effect
• Lines of evidence
• Impacts & feedback loops

Key terms

Greenhouse gas

A gas that traps heat in the atmosphere (CO₂, CH₄, H₂O vapor).

Carbon cycle

Movement of carbon between atmosphere, oceans, land, and living things.

Fossil fuels

Coal, oil, and gas — burning them releases stored carbon as CO₂.

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