greenhouse effect
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The process by which gases in the atmosphere trap heat from the sun and warm the planet's surface.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Carbon dioxide is one of the main gases responsible for the _____."
Answer: greenhouse effect
In your own words, what does "greenhouse effect" mean?
The process by which gases in the atmosphere trap heat from the sun and warm the planet's surface.
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