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Greenhouse Effect

Greenhouse Effect. Atmospheric gases allow sunshine to pass through but absorb heat that is radiated back from the surface of the earth. This acts as a blanket keeping heat close to the earth ’ s surface. Greenhouse Effect. Incoming solar radiation = short wavelength

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Greenhouse Effect

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  1. Greenhouse Effect Atmospheric gases allow sunshine to pass through but absorb heat that is radiated back from the surface of the earth. This acts as a blanket keeping heat close to the earth’s surface.

  2. Greenhouse Effect • Incoming solar radiation = short wavelength • Outgoing infrared radiation = long wavelength

  3. Solar Radiation Infrared Radiation

  4. Greenhouse Effect -essential, natural process that helps keep earth warm -too much greenhouse gas increases effect and leads to global warming

  5. Water Vapor Methane Carbon Dioxide Nitrous Oxide

  6. animation greenhouse

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