What are greenhouse gases?
6.4ab Earth's Energy Budget

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Greenhouse gases are gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat. Examples include carbon dioxide and water vapor.
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What is visible light?
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Visible light is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen by the human eye, and it is the light you can see from the sun.
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How does the sun influence wind energy?
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The sun unevenly heats the Earth, causing differences in temperature that create wind currents.
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What is the pathway from sun to fossil fuels?
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The pathway is: sun -> plants -> fossil fuels. Plants use sunlight to grow, and when they die, they can become fossil fuels.
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How are fossil fuels related to the sun?
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Fossil fuels are the remains of ancient plants and animals that once needed the sun to survive.
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What role do greenhouse gases play in Earth's energy budget?
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Greenhouse gases absorb energy from Earth's surface and keep that energy in the atmosphere, helping to regulate temperature.
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What is the greenhouse effect?
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The greenhouse effect is the process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping the Earth warm.
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