A greenhouse lets sunlight in and traps what inside?

Heat.

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  1. Magnetism
  2. Electricity
  3. Heat ✔

Why: Sunlight passes through the glass and warms the inside. The trapped warmth helps plants grow.

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Answer: Heat. Sunlight passes through the glass and warms the inside. The trapped warmth helps plants grow.

  1. Scouting America: Energy www.scouting.org/merit-badges/energy
    How Do Greenhouses Work? Easy Explanation!
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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