What is the Greenhouse Effect? — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 2
- 3
- 4
Standards
- RI.3.1
- RI.4.1
- 4.ESS2.D
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This passage introduces the greenhouse effect to children, comparing it to a blanket around Earth. It explains how sunlight warms the planet and how greenhouse gases trap some of this heat, maintaining Earth's temperature. The text emphasizes the greenhouse effect's role in making Earth habitable while also noting that too many greenhouse gases can lead to excessive warming. This explanation provides a basic understanding of a key climate science concept for young learners.
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