What is the definition of the greenhouse effect?
The greenhouse effect refers to global warming and the temperature of our Earth based on the gases present in our atmosphere. If the greenhouse effect worsens, our Earth will continue to heat up.GreenhousesGreenhouses are glass buildings used to grow plants in the winter; they work by trapping heat from the sun inside the buildings. Light comes in, but heat doesn’t escape. In this way, they are able to warm the plants inside. The greenhouse effect is the idea of turning the entire Earth into a greenhouse.Greenhouse GasesCertain gases are labeled “greenhouse gases” because they trap heat from the Sun in the Earth’s atmosphere. These gases include carbon dioxide and methane.Temperature ControlIf we didn’t have greenhouse gases then Earth’s temperature would be approximately 60 degrees Fahrenheit lower, on average. In this way, the greenhouse gases help control Earth’s temperature and make the planet livable.Too Much HeatIf the greenhouse effect increases, it could alter Earth’s climate,
