Question

This layer keeps us “not too hot in the summer” and “not too cold in the winter.” Scientists call this the ________. *

a)greenhouse effect
b)seasonal effect
c)ocean effect
d)lake effect

Answer 1

Greenhouse effect green house

Answer 2

This layer keeps us “not too hot in the summer” and “not too cold in the winter.” Scientists call this the a)greenhouse effect.

What is the greenhouse effect?

• Some gases present in Earth's atmosphere absorbs the incoming sun's radiations and prevent some part of it from going into space. This process helps in maintaining the Earth's temperature by keeping it warm. Scientists call this process the greenhouse effect.
• The gases that absorb the incoming solar radiation are called greenhouse gases. Examples include carbon dioxide, methane etc.
• If these gases were not present, the Earth would have a very low temperature. Hence, the greenhouse effect helps in maintaining the temperature of Earth during summers and winters.