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Not really. The green house effect refers to heat trapping gases within the atmosphere. If we were able to reduce concentrations of those gases, we could cool the planet.
50 million years ago there was a fresh water arctic fern called azolla. When it died, it sank to the bottom of the arctic sea. Over a period of several million years this fern dropped global carbon dioxide levels, plunging the earth into its first ice age in eons. We could possibly genetically engineer something of that nature to offset the carbon we've been pumping into the atmosphere. It would be a neat trick if we could pull it off.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agowell, greenhouse gases are heat-traping gases (such as CO2 and methane)
because they trap heat, the more greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, the more heat is stored in the atmosphere, therefore, over time- it can change the earths climate.
that is not to say that greenhouse gases are not needed. they are naturally occurring, and without their ability to trap these gases, earth would be inhabitable. however, it is now known that the increase in these gases are causing changes, which is why there are attempts at lowering the levels of some of the most influential gases that we put into the atmosphere- most commonly CO2
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What is responsible for earths ice ages?
Mostly solar variability and changes in green-house gasses; but changes in Earth's orbit over time also has an effect.
Name the gasses which effect the green house effect?
tetrachlorofluro carbon, CH4, CO2 etc.
What type of radiation is trapped on the earths surface by the green house effect?
Infrared radiation
What happens when the earths atmosphere traps energy from the sun?
It cuases the green house effect
What keeps earths surface warm?
the green house effect
What part of the earths atmosphere absorbs the radiation that causes skin cancer?
green house effect
Are green house gases and a green house kind a the same thing?
Indeed they are acting alike. The glass in a green house allows light to enter but reduces the amount of heat that leaves. Green houses gasses in the atmosphere have the same effect on the planet in general.
Why is there no green house effect on mars?
Mars has little to no atmosphere to hold the 'greenhouse gasses' nor a way to make them. We don't see many polluting aliens....sadly.
What are two green house gasses?
Methane and carbondioxide.
What are some green house gasses?
Methane, carbon dioxide
Which gas is responsible for the green house effect and why?
There are multiple gasses that are responsible for the "greenhouse effect"; however, water vapor and carbon dioxide are the gasses that cause the most significant effect. The reasons for this are rather complex. However, the layman's explanation is that the sun emits radiation to the Earth. This radiation is converted to heat energy and infrared radiation. Normally, this radiation bounces off of the Earth and exits into space. However, greenhouse gasses have the ability to absorb this radiation and re-emit them back to Earth, causing an additional source of heat. Over time, this can have a cumulative effect, causing climate shifts.
Are greenhouse gasses less of a problem than carbon dioxide?
Carbon dioxide is a green house gas. It is a minor contributor to the total greenhouse effect producing over 5% of all warming.
