The Greenhouse Effect is a natural process that warms the Earth’s surface. When the sun's energy reaches the Earth, some of it is reflected back to space, while the rest is absorbed, warming the planet. This heat is then radiated back toward space, but certain gases in the atmosphere, known as greenhouse gases, trap some of this heat, preventing it from escaping. These greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor, play a crucial role in maintaining the Earth's temperature. Without the Greenhouse Effect, our planet would be too cold to support life as we know it. However, human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, have increased the concentration of these gases, leading to global warming and climate change.