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Definition of Global Warming: A gradual increase in the earthâs average surface temperature. Technical term for this: Anthropogenic global warming. Definition of Greenhouse Gas: A gas, like CO2, which traps the sunâs heat.
The greenhouse effect is not the same as global warming. Global warming refers to the increase in global average temperature due to excessive amounts of greenhouse gases. The greenhouse effect describes a critical function of our atmosphere: to keep the earth warm enough to sustain life.