Add to ORKGThis site provides an overview of the earth's atmospheric greenhouse effect by briefly exploring the atmospheres of nearby planets and discussing the greenhouse gases of our atmosphere. Information at this site helps students to understand that the greenhouse effect is what makes this planet suitable for life as we know it and that the earth's atmosphere contains trace gases, water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, ozone, and nitrous oxide, which absorb heat and are referred to as greenhouse gases. Students will also recognize that the heat-trapping ability of a greenhouse is influenced by a number of factors, including the transparency of the greenhouse cover, and color and quality of the surfaces inside the greenhouse. This site serves as a...