Climate Change

3. a prolonged period of below-average precipitation, resulting in water scarcity, crop failures, and ecosystem disruption.
8. the release of greenhouse gases and other pollutants into the atmosphere, primarily through human activities like burning fossil fuels and deforestation.
9. the clearing of forests for agriculture, urbanization, logging, and other purposes, leading to habitat loss, biodiversity decline, and increased carbon emissions.
11. actions taken to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases, thereby minimizing the impact of climate change.
12. a potent greenhouse gas produced by natural processes like wetlands and human activities such as agriculture, livestock farming, and fossil fuel extraction.
13. the overflow of water onto land that is usually dry, often caused by heavy rainfall, storm surges, or the melting of snow and ice, resulting in property damage, displacement, and loss of life.
14. energy sources that can be replenished naturally and sustainably over time, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.
15. the variety and abundance of living organisms in a given area, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, crucial for ecosystem stability and resilience.

1. the permanent loss of a species or population, often due to habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, and other human-induced factors.
2. the process of adjusting to the changing climate conditions and their effects on ecosystems, societies, and economies.
4. the natural process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, contributing to the warming of the planet.
5. the ability of ecosystems, communities, and infrastructure to withstand and recover from the impacts of climate change, natural disasters, and other disturbances.
6. extended periods of abnormally high temperatures, posing health risks, increasing energy demand, and stressing ecosystems and agriculture.
7. the process of ice, snow, and glaciers turning into water due to rising temperatures, contributing to sea-level rise and changes in regional climate patterns.
10. the decrease in pH levels of oceans and other bodies of water due to the absorption of excess carbon dioxide, leading to harmful impacts on marine life and ecosystems.