Friday, October 24, 2008

THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT


1. What is the greenhouse effect?

The greenhouse effect is the heating of the Earth due to the presence of greenhouse gases.


2. What are the 3 most common greenhouse gases?

Carbon dioxide, Methane, and Nitrous oxide

3. How are the greenhouse gases produced?

Shorter-wavelength solar radiation from the sun passes through Earth's atmosphere, then is absorbed by the surface of the Earth, causing it to warm.

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