Global Warming & Greenhouse Effect

The Greenhouse Effect is a natural process where certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm enough to support life.

Without the Greenhouse Effect, Earth would be too cold for most life forms to survive.

Ice caps reflect light from the sun.

Oceans absorb sunlight because they are darker in color.

Nitrogen does not trap heat.

The temperature goes up.

Carbon dioxide can stay in the atmosphere for about 150 years.

Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that traps heat.

A consequence of global warming is the melting of ice caps and rising sea levels.

One way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is to use renewable energy sources like solar or wind power.