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Energy Flows
Energy Flows

The Greenhouse Effect

The greenhouse effect is a bad thing - WRONG.
The greenhouse effect is a good thing - RIGHT.
So, a bigger greenhouse effect is an even better thing - WRONG.
A bigger greenhouse effect could be a bad thing - RIGHT.

Activity
Check out THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT activity that you can do at home, in community centers, or in school!

Animation of the Greenhouse Effect
How does the Greenhouse Effect work? What role do gases in Earth's atmosphere play in creating the Greenhouse Effect? Check out the animation to the left and find out why it is so important to have a balanced Greenhouse Effect!

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Earth's Energy
Part of a Larger System
Energy from the Sun
The Greenhouse Effect
Earth's Internal Energy
Earth's Energy Budget