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Visible light passes through the atmosphere readily with little absorption. This light energy hits the surface of different materials and the planet itself. Some of this energy is converted into thermal energy which can more readily be absorbed by the greenhouse gases. Water vapor, the most common greenhouse gas is able to dispel this energy through rain, and the other gases keep us alive and warm through the night. Without greenhouse gases, we would be unable to survive on this planet.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoCarbon dioxide released in the atmosphere creates a greenhouse effect by trapping the heat radiated up from the earth.
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The effect is the process by which gases in the atmosphere trap heat?
The greenhouse effect
The process by which gases hold heat in the atmosphere is called the what?
The Greenhouse Effect. It happens when Greenhouse Gases (CO2) thicken the atmosphere and trap heat.
What process causes gases in the atmosphere to trap heat the surface of earth?
greenhouse effect
Why do you think greenhouse gases get that nickname?
Because they have the same effect as a greenhouse. They trap heat inside them, just like a greenhouse does to help the plants grow.
Why do nitrogen and oxygen do not cause the greenhouse effect?
Nitrogen and oxygen are not greenhouse gases. They are unable to trap and store heat. 3-atom gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane store this heat and cause the greenhouse effect.
The effect is the process by which gases in the atmosphere trap heat?
The greenhouse effect
What is the process in which gases trap heat in the atmosphere?
The greenhouse effect
What greenhouse effect is?
gases in the atmosphere trap the heat from the sun
What air traps heat and causes the greenhouse effect?
Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, CFC's, and water vapor trap trap the heat in the Earth's atmosphere.
The process by which gases hold heat in the atmosphere is called the what?
The Greenhouse Effect. It happens when Greenhouse Gases (CO2) thicken the atmosphere and trap heat.
What process causes in the atmosphere to trap heat near the surface of Earth?
greenhouse effect
What process causes gases in the atmosphere to trap heat the surface of earth?
greenhouse effect
What is the ability of the Earths atmosphere to trap heat and keep us warm?
The greenhouse effect (greenhouse gases capture heat radiating up from the earth).
Does a planet need an atmosphere to have a greenhouse effect?
Yes. It is the atmosphere that traps heat. There is no greenhouse effect on the moon, which essentially has no atmosphere. In addition, the atmosphere should have heat absorbing gases. Nitrogen and oxygen trap very little heat, so their "greenhouse effect" is minimal. Using nitrogen to trap heat is like using a metal porch screen as a blanket. It is not very effective.
Why do you think greenhouse gases get that nickname?
Because they have the same effect as a greenhouse. They trap heat inside them, just like a greenhouse does to help the plants grow.
Why do nitrogen and oxygen do not cause the greenhouse effect?
Nitrogen and oxygen are not greenhouse gases. They are unable to trap and store heat. 3-atom gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane store this heat and cause the greenhouse effect.
What gases cause a greenhouse effect on planets?
Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) trap infrared radiation (heat) causing a greenhouse effect.
