| A | B |
| Global Warming | The process through which the Earth's surface temperature increases over time. |
| Emissions | Release of harmful gases through the buring of fossil fuels.. |
| Greenhouse Effect | Natural process of Earth retaining heat. |
| Greenhouse Gases | Gases found naturally in the Earth's atmosphere. |
| Deforestation | Cutting down of trees, especially rainforest trees, and not replacing them. |
| Recycle | Breaking down of glass, plastic, and metals to be used in the formation of new products. |
| Carbon Dioxide | A greenhouse gas that is thought to be on the rise due to the burning of fossil fuels. |
| Fossil Fuels | Nonrenewable sources of energy: such as oil, coal, and natural gas. |
| Pollution | Condition of the environment has been changed so it is unfit for life to use it. |
| Reduce | To cut down on the amount of trash produced. |
| Reuse | The process where all the parts of the product are used when one is finished with its intended purpose. |
| Ozone Layer | The protective layer found in the upper part of the Earth's atmosphere; protects from harmful radiation for the sun. |