Concept information
Preferred term
greenhouse effect
Definition
- The greenhouse effect is a process that occurs when energy from a planet's sun goes through its atmosphere and warms the planet's surface, but the atmosphere prevents the heat from returning directly to space, resulting in a warmer planet. Light arriving from our Sun passes through Earth's atmosphere and warms its surface. The warmed surface then radiates heat, which is absorbed by greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. Without the natural greenhouse effect, Earth's average temperature would be well below freezing. (Adapted from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenhouse_effect)
Broader concept
Entry terms
- greenhouse
In other languages
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French
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/QX8-Z9CWLJVH-S
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