the greenhouse effect
The Greenhouse Effect.
In the atmosphere. The greenhouse effect refers to the situation in the atmosphere where gases hold on to the heat rising from the earth.
The ground is heated by the sun's rays penetrating the Earth's atmosphere and warming the surface. The heat is absorbed by the ground and retained, which contributes to the overall temperature of the Earth's surface.
Any greenhouse effect (including the one that takes place in an actual greenhouse) is a process by which the energy of sunlight is retained more than it otherwise would be. It's all about sunlight.
Increased levels of greenhouse gases trap more heat in the Earth's atmosphere, creating a "greenhouse effect." This leads to higher temperatures as more heat is retained and absorbed by the Earth's surface.
The atmosphere, oceans, ice caps, and land surfaces all play a role in determining the amount of heat retained by the Earth. Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, also contribute to the greenhouse effect, which traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere.
The thermosphere is the final layer of the atmosphere. Because it is so close to the sun, and there is nothing to protect it from the sun's heat, it is very warm.
Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas. More of it in the earth's atmosphere means that more heat will be retained. This will, indeed is, causing global warming.
The Greenhouse Effect.
It is radiated back into space and most of the retained heat enters the atmosphere. This happens everywhere on the globe, not just the equator. However the ewuator has the highest amount or surplus heat.
Some heat, no light (light is not "retained" in any matter).
The Sun's heat, which keeps Earth from freezing solid, is retained in Earth's atmosphere by the greenhouse gases: water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, and so on. Without greenhouse gases, Earth would freeze.Many, if not all of the various layers of a planet's atmosphere trap at least some of the heat from the sun. Additionally, the ground and bodies of water trap heat from the sun (and heat from the atmosphere).
In the atmosphere. The greenhouse effect refers to the situation in the atmosphere where gases hold on to the heat rising from the earth.
Heat can be retained by adding insulation to prevent its escape, such as using double-pane windows or adding insulation to walls. Heat can also be generated through combustion, such as burning wood or natural gas in a fireplace or furnace.
This process is called the greenhouse effect. Solar radiation from the sun passes through Earth's atmosphere and warms the surface. Some of this heat is then trapped by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane, which act like a blanket by preventing the heat from escaping back into space.
The natural process that keeps the Earth's atmosphere warm is called the greenhouse effect. This occurs when certain gases in the atmosphere trap heat from the sun, preventing it from escaping back into space.
The greenhouse effect is a natural process that keeps the Earth's atmosphere warm. Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat from the sun in the atmosphere, preventing it from escaping into space and helping to regulate the Earth's temperature.