Greenhouse Effect

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What is the Greenhouse Effect?

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The warming effect that occurs when gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat from the sun.

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What are Greenhouse Gases?

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Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, including water vapor, carbon dioxide, and methane.

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How do humans contribute to the increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

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By burning fossil fuels for electricity and fuel use.

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What role does the Sun play in the Greenhouse Effect?

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The Sun radiates heat, which is absorbed by the Earth's surface and then trapped by greenhouse gases.

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What is the main consequence of the Greenhouse Effect?

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An increase in global temperatures.

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How does a greenhouse function similarly to Earth's atmosphere?

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Both trap heat inside and prevent it from escaping.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which animals and plants convert glucose and oxygen into energy, producing carbon dioxide as a byproduct.

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What is the relationship between fossil fuels and the Greenhouse Effect?

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The burning of fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, contributing to the Greenhouse Effect.

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What is an example of a greenhouse gas?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2).

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What happens to solar radiation when it reaches the Earth?

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It is absorbed by the Earth's surface and then re-radiated as heat.

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