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What is the greenhouse effect? Write the names of any two greenhouse gases.

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Instructions: This is a conceptual question and has two parts.

In the first part define the greenhouse effect.

In the second part write the names of any two greenhouse gases

Solution:

When sunlight reaches the Earth. Gases in the atmosphere block reflected heat and send it back to Earth. This keeps the Earth warm. This phenomenon is called the greenhouse effect.

Greenhouse gases are: Methane and Carbon Dioxide

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