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What was the first ever man made object to leave the earths atmosphere?
The first man-made object to leave Earth's atmosphere was the V-2 rocket launched by Germany on October 3, 1942.
Which is the largest emitter of Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
The largest emitter of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere is China, followed by the United States and the European Union. China's emissions are mainly due to its heavy reliance on coal for energy production and industrial activities.
When was the first man made satellite in orbit?
The first man-made satellite, Sputnik 1, was launched into orbit by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957. This marked the beginning of the space age and the start of human exploration beyond Earth's atmosphere.
Can man escape Earth's atmosphere?
Yes, humans have the technology to escape Earth's atmosphere through space travel. This has been achieved through missions like the Apollo moon landings and the International Space Station.
Is the moon in our atmosphere?
Oh, what a wonderfully curious question. The moon isn't technically in our atmosphere, but it orbits around the Earth within our solar system. Just imagine the beautiful ways it lights up the night sky, reminding us of the vast and mysterious wonders of the universe.
Does natural gas produce CO2?
The burning of any fossil fuel creates this gas. The total combined fuel use by man produces over 5% of all CO2 produced. Levels of CO2 in the atmosphere can reach as high as 0.037% in some areas. Levels historically sit at 0.03% or so is the current belief.
What role does man made processors play in the carbon cycle?
causing co2 levels to rise
How do plankton and volcanoes regulate the levels of carbon dioxide on earth?
They don't.Plankton do remove vast amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the Ocean and the atmosphere. By doing this they help to regulate CO2 levels, but they are fighting a losing battle at the moment.Volcanoes do not regulate CO2 levels. A volcanic eruption releases carbon dioxide, but the amount is very small compared to what man releases by our burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in industry, transport and the generation of electricity, all of which release carbon dioxide.
What causes carbon fooprints?
The term "Carbon Footprint" is a metaphor for the contribution a person makes to the Co2 levels. (Co2 = Carbon Dioxide) So your question is what causes Co2 emissions. There are many things, the obvious being what mammal life exhales from breathing and motor vehicle exhausts and airplanes. When talking about Carbon Footprints I assume you are actually asking what causes CO2. Carbon is a finite item on the planet. There is the same carbon today that existed millions of years ago. Nature produces the most CO2. 94% of it in fact. The 6% that is caused by man is made up of from objects that would have made CO2 even if man did not burn it. This CO2 is absorbed mainly by the oceans, not by plants and trees. CO2 has been roughly consistent in our atmosphere for thousands of years. It makes up about 0.03% to 0.038% of the atmosphere.
How are humans responsible for the rising atmospheric CO2 levels?
Humans began burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) about 250 years ago during the Industrial Revolution. Deforestation: Man also cut down the great forests of the world that absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. Burning fossil fuels releases CO2 that has been buried underground for millions of years, and this extra CO2 is overloading the earth's natural carbon cycle. So levels of CO2 are rising (from around 280 parts per million to the present 340 ppm).
Which is the common greenhouse gas in the atmosphere?
The most common greenhouse gas responsible for the natural greenhouse effect is water vapour. Man has no control over its levels. When it gets too high, it falls as rain.The most common greenhouse gas responsible for the accelerated greenhouse effect is carbon dioxide (CO2), the high levels of which we are responsible for. CO2 is having the largest effect on the recent increases in global temperature.
What is bad about carbon-dioxide getting released into the atmosphere?
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a powerful greenhouse gas. When man releases CO2 into the atmosphere it comes from burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas), and that carbon has been safely stored underground for millions of years. So this is extra CO2.The normal carbon cycle, which moves CO2 in and out of the atmosphere, is not able to cope with this extra load, so it stays in the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases capture infrared radiation and so the heat warms the earth. More CO2 means more heat, which is causing global warming.
How is carbon in any form given out in the atmosphere?
It enters our atmosphere through dead animals, tress and any decaying or burning item that lived. It is believed by some that the change in our atmosphere of concentrations of CO@ may be as high as 0.007%. Some feel this number is wildly high.Oceans provide the largest sink for absorbing this CO2 from our air. Forests provide the largest generator for CO2. Man produces roughly 6% of all CO2 in our atmosphere.
What does carbon have to do with the atmosphere?
Carbon is one element in CO2. CO2 is a greenhouse gas contributor that is produced by man. Almost 6% of all CO2 is man made. The remaining 94% is natural. Carbon dioxide makes up roughly 5% of all greenhouse gases present, but it is building up in the atmosphere causing global warming.
How is the greenhouse harmful to our planet?
At present man-made greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane, are adding to the greenhouse effect. The natural carbon cycle is unable to cope with the extra CO2 which remains in the atmosphere gathering heat, and causing global warming.
What is the relationship between deforestation of the rainforest the greenhouse effect and global warming?
Deforestation of the rainforests destroyed trees that used to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. This allows CO2 levels to build up in the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases cause the greenhouse effect, keeping the earth warm. Because of deforestation and man's burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in industry, transport and the generation of electricity, levels of CO2 in the air are rising, causing global warming.
What is the percentage of CO2 in the earths atmosphere increasing per year?
The percentage of CO2 in the Earth's atmosphere is increasing at a rate of about 0.5-0.6% per year. This increase is primarily due to human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, which release more CO2 into the atmosphere than natural processes can absorb.
