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Greenhouse Effect Simulator

Explore how greenhouse gases and planetary reflectivity influence Earth's energy balance and modeled warming.

YOUR CLIMATE DASHBOARD0 / 10Systems explorer
◉ CLIMATE LABChange one driver. Run the system. Read the evidence.+1 CLIMATE BADGE
LIVE SYSTEM MODELREADY TO TEST
Modeled warming +3.46°C4.33 W/m² forcing
Radiative forcing4.33 W/m²
Equilibrium warming+3.46 °C
Outgoing energy235.7 W/m²
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This is a simplified educational model. Values update from the equations described in Model assumptions & science.

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Free online greenhouse effect simulator

Greenhouse Effect Simulator: experiment guide

This browser-based climate simulation helps you explore how greenhouse gases and planetary reflectivity influence Earth's energy balance and modeled warming. Designed for Grades 6–12, it turns an abstract idea into a model you can control, measure, reset, and test without signing up.

What you can investigate

Explore Carbon dioxide, methane, albedo, radiative forcing by changing the available controls and comparing the model’s visual and numerical evidence. Try one variable at a time, then combine changes to test a stronger explanation.

Carbon dioxidemethanealbedoradiative forcing

How to use this simulation

  1. 1Read the mission and make a prediction before moving a control.
  2. 2Change one variable so its effect is easier to identify.
  3. 3Run the model and record a value, pattern, or visible change.
  4. 4Reset, test a different setup, and explain the result from evidence.

For students, teachers, and independent study

A typical investigation takes 7–12 min. Use it as a lesson demonstration, a guided inquiry activity, a homework experiment, or a quick review. The simulation runs in a modern web browser and does not require an account.

Level
Intermediate
Time
7–12 min
Format
Climate simulation

Common questions

What does the Greenhouse Effect Simulator teach?

Explore how greenhouse gases and planetary reflectivity influence Earth's energy balance and modeled warming. The main ideas are Carbon dioxide, methane, albedo, radiative forcing.

Is the Greenhouse Effect Simulator free to use?

Yes. You can run the simulation online for free without creating an account.

How long does the activity take?

Most learners can complete one investigation in 7–12 min. You can repeat it to compare more variables or improve your explanation.