What factors influence the function of a greenhouse?

Answer 1

The addition or removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere is one thing that alters the greenhouse effect. We can add more by continuing to burn fossil fuels. We can remove some by planting trees, the more the better.

Overall warming through this effect is also affected by the availability of energy. Any changes in the energy levels reaching the atmosphere will cause exponential changes in the overall greenhouse effect. This means the the normal variations in solar activity will cause changes in the effect we see on the planet.

Another issue that is often overlooked is the albedo affect from clouds or ice. This issue is capable of massive changes in the overall energy absorbed and retained by our planet. High level clouds prevent some of the sun's energy from even reaching a large portion of the green house gases. Jet vapor trails, for example, were blamed for a period for the cooling. (See global dimming).

Answer 2

The type of surface that sunlight first encounters is the most important factor. Different materials all absorb, reflect, and radiate radiation differently. The amount of sunlight can result in the amount of heating of the surface. Cloud cover also affects greenhouse warming by both reducing the amount of solar radiation reaching the surface and by reducing the amount of radiation energy emitted into space.

Answer 3

Factors that influence the function of a greenhouse include light exposure, temperature control, humidity levels, ventilation, insulation, and the type of plants being grown. Proper management of these factors is key to creating an optimal growing environment for plants.

Answer 4

the temperature

amount of sunlight

air circulation