Thermal Equilibrium and the Impact of Greenhouse Gases on Earth's Temperature

The video explains how bodies maintain constant temperature through thermal equilibrium, where energy absorbed equals energy emitted. It discusses how temperature affects radiation intensity and wavelength, and how energy imbalance leads to temperature changes. The impact of greenhouse gases on Earth's temperature is explored, showing how they trap radiation and contribute to global warming.

Describe the process by which the Earth's surface absorbs and re-emits radiation.

What happens to the radiation emitted by the Earth's surface when it interacts with greenhouse gas particles?

How does an increase in greenhouse gases contribute to global warming?