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A diagram of how carbon dioxide heats the planet

How Carbon Dioxide Warms Planet Earth

Overview

Carbon dioxide acts like a heat-trapping blanket, warming our planet in a phenomenon known as the greenhouse effect.

Activity Type:

Video

Target Grade Level:

K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Estimated Duration:

3 minutes

Topics:

Climate 101

Created by:

NOVA PBS

NOVA PBS

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