The Greenhouse Effect and Climate

more heat arriving at the Earth from the sun

the Earth releasing more heat at night

gases in the air trapping heat released by the Earth

the earth temperature is always increasing

the earth's temperature has steadily increased since 1900

the earth's temperature has steadily rising since the 1960s

the earth's temperature decreased during the 19th and 20th centuries

all heat being released by the earth going back into space

some of the heat heat being released by the earth going back into space

some of heat being released by the earth being trapped in the air

all of heat being released by the earth being trapped in the air

water vapor

carbon monoxide

carbon dioxide

methane

energy supply

transport

agriculture

industrial

residential activity

transport

agriculture

industrial

Greenhouse gases reflect the sun's energy, causing it to warm the Earth.

Greenhouse gases directly warm oceans and cause dramatic weather.

Greenhouse gases absorb the sun's energy, slowing or preventing heat from escaping into space.

Oceans absorb greenhouse gases, which cause the Earth's temperature to rise.