I need pictural or written ideas in order to help make a drawn model to explain the greenhouse effect.
I've used websites but they are to technical for what I'm looking for.
I'm basically looking for a model but I can't copy any.
Please give me your opinions.
http://www.google.com/search?q=greenhouse+effect.&hl=en&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=PhN8UbPjBM6AqwHwhoHoDw&ved=0CD4QsAQ&biw=711&bih=453
Thank You...I'm a bit dumb you see!!!Even though i'm in top classes and i got a grade A!!
I didn't know why i didn't think of google images.
Sure! I can provide you with an explanation of the greenhouse effect and give you some visual and written ideas to help you create a unique and original model.
The greenhouse effect is a naturally occurring process that helps regulate the temperature of the Earth by trapping heat in the atmosphere. It works like a greenhouse, where sunlight enters through the transparent surface, warms the interior, and prevents heat from escaping easily.
Here are some pictorial and written ideas to create your own drawn model:
1. Simple Greenhouse Model:
- Draw a transparent dome-shaped structure to represent the Earth's atmosphere.
- Include the sun as a light source outside the dome, shining light onto the Earth's surface.
- Depict sunlight passing through the atmosphere and heating the Earth's surface.
- Show the heat radiating back into space as infrared radiation, but some of it being trapped by the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, represented by cloud-like shapes.
2. Global Warming Model:
- Start with a drawing of the Earth with its layers: the surface, the atmosphere, and space.
- Represent greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, etc.) by drawing colorful, overlapping blankets or layers around the Earth.
- Show the sun's rays entering the atmosphere, some being reflected back into space, while others pass through and reach the Earth's surface.
- Illustrate the greenhouse effect by displaying the infrared radiation emitted by the Earth's surface being partially trapped by the greenhouse gases and radiated back towards the Earth.
3. Diagram Showing Causes and Effects:
- Begin with a simplified diagram of the Earth, highlighting the surface and the atmosphere.
- Use arrows to indicate the flow of energy from the sun towards the Earth.
- Draw another set of arrows to represent the reflection of some energy back into space and the absorption of the remaining energy by the Earth.
- Show the emission of heat by the Earth in the form of infrared radiation, highlighting the greenhouse gases that trap some of it.
- Create captions or labels to explain each step of the process and the effects of the greenhouse effect, such as rising temperatures and climate change.
Remember to be creative and use colors, labels, and captions to make your model more informative and engaging. You can also consider adding additional elements like human activities that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions to further enhance the understanding of the topic.
I hope these ideas help you create a unique and effective model to explain the greenhouse effect!