Understanding global warming – Earth without the greenhouse effect (complex)
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The graphic shows what impact the complete lack of the greenhouse effect would have on Earth’s surface temperature. Sunlight, reflection off Earth’s surface, and escaping thermal radiation are illustrated with the corresponding radiation power.
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Last update:
2022-12-05
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Description:
The students should recognize that life on Earth as we know it would not be possible without the greenhouse effect.
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Learning resource type:
Illustration
Subjects:
Biology; Chemistry; Geography; Physics
Grade levels:
Grade 7 to 9; Grade 10 to 13
School types:
Middle/high school
Keywords:
Climate change; Ecology; Emission (environment); Environment (general); Environmental protection; Greenhouse effect; Pollution of the environment; Renewable energy; Solar energy; Climate change; Ecology (environmental protection); Emission pollution
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Siemens Stiftung Media Portal
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© Siemens Stiftung 2022