| A | B |
|---|
| anthropogenic | coming from human activities |
| catalyst | promotes a chemical reaction without itself being used up in the chemical reaction. |
| chlorine reservoirs | temporary reactions that hold Cl out of the chlorine cycle. |
| chlorine cycle | continual regeneration of Cl as it interacts with ozone. |
| chlorofluorocarbon | organic molecules in which Cl and Fl replace some of the hydrogens. |
| climate | Result of long term weather patterns in a region. |
| convection currents | vertical air currents resulting from rising warmer air. |
| fronts | Boundaries where air masses of different temperatures and pressures meet |
| greenhouse gases | aAtmospheric gases that play a role analogous to the glass in a greenhouse. |
| meterology | Scientific study of weather and climate. |
| monsoons | seasonal air flow that represents a reversal in orevious wind patterns. |
| ozone shield | ozone in the stratosphere. |
| planetary albedo | a natural reflection of light that contributes to overall cooling. |
| weather | day-to-day variations in temperature, air pressure, wind, humidity, and precipitation. |
