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 Outgoing infrared radiation = long wavelength
Solar Radiation Infrared Radiation
-essential, natural process that helps keep earth warm -too much greenhouse gas increases effect and leads to global warming
Water Vapor Carbon Dioxide Methane Nitrous Oxide
animation greenhouse