A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
The greenhouse effect
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an increase in the amount of carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere (= mixture of gases around the earth) , that is believed to be the cause of a gradual warming of the surface of the earth
The greenhouse effect meaning & definition 1 of The greenhouse effect.
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the gradual warming of the earth because of heat trapped by carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere
The greenhouse effect meaning & definition 2 of The greenhouse effect.
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