- When we talk about the greenhouse effect, ... we mean the planet is working like a greenhouse.
- The Sun’s radiation enters the Earth’s atmosphere and... heats up the Earth’s surface.
- Gases in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and ozone... don’t allow the heat to escape.
- This causes what scientists call... “global warming”.
- Top left box (Sun): Sun
- Beam from Sun: Sun’s radiation
- Box above Earth’s surface: atmosphere
- Red arrow pointing down: infra-red radiation
- Box on Earth’s surface: Earth’s surface
- Box near cloud on right: gases
- Box near cloud on left: heat
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of greenhouse effect worksheet.