Climate Change
Most common GHG.
C02
Energy of motion found in moving objects.
Kinetic energy.
Energy from the sun.
Solar energy.
Most common unit of energy for electricity.
Main difference between weather and climate.
Timescale.
Chemical reaction where fuel is burned in oxygen.
Combustion.
Using less energy by making smart choices.
Energy Conservation.
Equivalent amount of primary energy contained in a barrel of oil.
Barrel of Oil Equivalent.
Phenomenon where gases in the atmosphere trap heat from the sun.
Greenhouse Effect
Energy sources that are consumed during use and not readily replenished.
Non-renewable energy.
Getting the same work done with less energy.
Energy efficiency.
Most common unit of energy associated with people and food.
Calories.
Amount of GHGs associated with a person and their actions.
Carbon footprint.
Stored energy.
Potential energy.
Amount of usable energy after a conversion process.
End-use energy.
Most common unit of energy associated with gas and oil.
Gigajoule.
Average maximum global temperature increase target per Paris Agreement.
1.5C
Renewable energy.
Transforming energy from one form to another.
Energy Conversion.
Basic unit of power associated with most electric devices.
Watt.