Question

Describe the structure of a simple glasshouse mentioning the climatic conditions in which they are used. Name any two greenhouse gases.

Answer 1

1. The greenhouse is an enclosure having glass panes in the direction where solar radiations fall inside.
2. Greenhouses are built in cold climates for growing tropical plants even in winters.
3. It is because the interior of the glasshouse remains warm because glass panes (and water vapors, CO, in the enclosure) allow solar radiations to enter but prevent the passage of heatwaves to the outside.
4. CO₂ and methane (CH₄) are the two greenhouse gases.