Design a structure that traps heat - just like a greenhouse or Earth's atmosphere!
Step 1: Select a wall material (glass, plastic, brick, or open air).
Step 2: Select a floor color (black, gray, or white) to change how much light is absorbed.
Step 3: Click "Run 10-Minute Simulation" to see how hot your structure gets!
Key concept: Glass lets visible light in but traps infrared (heat) radiation — just like greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere!
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As you explore Thermal Trap Designer Build a Greenhouse, record what you notice:
Before running the simulation, predict: what do you think will happen to Thermal Trap Designer - Build a Greenhouse when you change the variables? Write your prediction and reasoning.
Run the simulation with different settings. Record what you observe — describe the patterns, changes, and relationships you see.
Compare your observations with your prediction. Use scientific vocabulary to explain why Thermal Trap Designer - Build a Greenhouse behaves the way it does.