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retention of warmth at the Earth's surface and in the atmosphere
The '''"greenhouse effect"'''
The '''"greenhouse effect"''' refers to
refers to the increased warmth of the earth's surface and atmosphere
the retention of warmth at the [[Earth]]'s surface and in the [[atmosphere]]
which results when gas molecules
which results when gas molecules prevent the escape of [[infrared radiation]]
prevent the escape of [[infrared radiation]]
into [[outer space]].
These "greenhouse gas" molecules (principally [[water]], [[carbon dioxide]], and [[methane]])
These "greenhouse gas" molecules (principally [[water]], [[carbon dioxide]], and [[methane]])