Greenhouse
device · 30 · Ancient world
A glazed structure for growing plants.
What it is made of
- Window glass — has part. It lets light in and holds heat.
- Greenhouse frame — has part. A metal or wooden frame.
- Vent windows — has part. Venting when overheated.
Principles and materials it uses
- Glass — is made of. Glass.
- Greenhouse effect — uses. Glass lets light in and holds heat.
- Irrigation — uses. Watering plants.
Where it is used
- Hydroponics — is used in. Usually in greenhouses.
History: what it evolved from and what it influenced
- Crystal Palace — inspired. Paxton was a gardener and a builder of glasshouses.