The Greenhouse Effect
by Anonymous
Adjust sunlight strength and greenhouse gas levels to see how the radiative equilibrium temperature shifts and why Earth stays 33°C warmer.
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About this app
The Greenhouse Effect is an interactive science simulation about radiative balance, greenhouse gases, and global warming. Adjust sunlight strength, greenhouse gas levels, and CO2 concentration to observe changes in equilibrium temperature, surface temperature, ice cover, and returning radiation. Mission-based activities guide middle school learners through four checkpoints in each of three sections.
Use cases
- Middle school students learning about Earth’s energy balance
- Teachers demonstrating the greenhouse effect in class
- Learners exploring how sunlight changes equilibrium temperature
- Students investigating greenhouse gases and CO2-related warming
- Science experiment or review activities on climate and Earth science
Features
- Adjustable sunlight strength with displayed equilibrium temperature
- Greenhouse gas control from zero to the current level, with escaping and returning radiation shown
- CO2 controls from 280 ppm to 420 ppm with temperature and ice-cover changes
- Three sections covering radiative balance, greenhouse gases, and warming feedback
- Four interactive missions per section with reset and next controls
- Moon comparison illustrating radiative balance without an atmosphere