How the Greenhouse Effect Works - Visual Explanation #3648786 (License: Personal Use)

This diagram illustrates the greenhouse effect-solar radiation passes through the atmosphere, warms Earth’s surface, and is re-emitted as infrared heat. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) molecules in the atmosphere absorb and re-radiate this heat, preventing it from escaping into space and causing planetary warming. The visual emphasizes the critical role of greenhouse gases in regulating Earth’s temperature-and how excess CO₂ intensifies warming.

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