This diagram covers The Greenhouse Effect Mechanism within Greenhouse Effect for GCSE Chemistry. Revise Greenhouse Effect in Atmosphere for GCSE Chemistry with 25 exam-style questions and 12 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 2 of 14 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.
📐 The Greenhouse Effect Mechanism
Figure 1: Greenhouse gases allow short-wave solar radiation in but trap long-wave infrared radiation, warming the Earth's surface.
Practice questions for Greenhouse Effect
Which of these gases is NOT a greenhouse gas?
Explain why the natural greenhouse effect is important for life on Earth.
Quick recall flashcards
What are the three main greenhouse gases?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and water vapour (H₂O)
What type of radiation does Earth emit?
Long-wave infrared radiation (heat)