Greenhouse Effect

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The warming of the Earth when the atmosphere traps heat like a blanket

Real World Example

Imagine being wrapped in a cozy blanket on a chilly night and feeling warm as it traps your body heat. This is similar to how the Earth's atmosphere works during the greenhouse effect. Just like the blanket traps your body heat to keep you warm, greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap heat from the sun, preventing it from escaping back into space and warming the Earth.

Practice Version

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