U.S. Global Change Research Office: What is the Greenhouse Effect?
http://www.gcrio.org/ocp96/p30box.html


This basic explanation of the greenhouse effect is accompanied by a diagram.

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Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science
Grade Level: High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric ScienceKeywords: Infrared, Radiant energy, Global warming