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greenhouse effect
The process by which certain gases in the atmosphere trap heat from the sun, warming the Earth's surface. A key term in environmental science and climate change discussions.
温室効果で地球が温暖化している。
The Earth is warming due to the greenhouse effect.
温室効果ガスの排出を減らす必要がある。
We need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
温室効果は自然な現象だが、人間の活動によって強まっている。
The greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon, but it is being amplified by human activity.
USAGE:
A scientific term that has become widely known through climate change discussions. Frequently encountered in news, textbooks, and environmental policy debates.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 温室効果ガス (greenhouse gas)
- 温室効果ガスの排出削減 (reduction of greenhouse gas emissions)
RELATED TERMS:
- 地球温暖化: global warming
- 気候変動: climate change
- 二酸化炭素: carbon dioxide