What is the Greenhouse Effect? — Reading Comprehension
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RI.4.1
4.ESS2.D
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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.
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.
What does the greenhouse effect do for Earth?
Makes it too coldKeeps it warm enough for lifeHas no effect on temperatureOnly affects plantsWhat is compared to a blanket around Earth?
The sunThe greenhouse effectSpacePlantsWhat traps heat in the greenhouse effect?
BlanketsThe sunGreenhouse gasesPlantsWhat could happen if there are too many greenhouse gases?
Earth could become too warmEarth would freezeNothing would changePlants would grow betterCommon Core Standards Covered
RI.3.1
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
RI.4.1
Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
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Subjects:
elareadingscienceclimate change
