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What is the Greenhouse Effect? — Passage and Quiz

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This passage introduces the greenhouse effect to children, comparing it to a blanket around Earth. It explains how sunlight warms the planet and how greenhouse gases trap some of this heat, maintaining Earth's temperature. The text emphasizes the greenhouse effect's role in making Earth habitable while also noting that too many greenhouse gases can lead to excessive warming. This explanation provides a basic understanding of a key climate science concept for young learners.

Publisher: Workybooks

Written by:Neha Goel Tripathi

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What is the Greenhouse Effect?

The greenhouse effect is how Earth stays warm enough for life. It works like a blanket around our planet. The sun's heat comes to Earth and warms it up. Some of this heat tries to escape back into space. But gases in the air, called greenhouse gases, trap some of the heat. This keeps Earth warm, just like a greenhouse keeps plants warm. Without the greenhouse effect, Earth would be too cold for us to live. But too many greenhouse gases can make Earth too warm.