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| − | The term ''"greenhouse effect"'' refers to the increased warmth of the earth's surface and atmosphere
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| − | which results when gas molecules
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| − | These "greenhouse gas" molecules (principally [[water]], [[carbon dioxide]], and [[methane]])
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| − | absorb and re-emit longwave [[infrared rays]] emitted from the earth's surface into the atmosphere (see [[radiational cooling]]).
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| − | This insulating effect has been compared to a blanket or to the glass walls and roof of a [[greenhouse]], but the process is not the same.
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| − | ==Bibliography==
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| − | Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000
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| − | [[Category:Ecology]]
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