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Climate scientists estimate that the average temperature on Earth would be colder by approximately 30 degrees Celsius (54 degrees Fahrenheit). With our existing mix of gases in the atmosphere the average temperature on Earth is about 13C. The Earth's temperature without greenhouse gases would be -17C. There would be no life on Earth
Venus, because of its atmosphere. The greenhouse affect keeps the atmosphere from letting certain gases out so it just gets hotter and the atmosphere just gets thicker.
the greenhouse affect
There is no greenhouse gas (GHG) layer. Greenhouse gases are mixed throughout the atmosphere producing an essentially homogeneous mixture. The popular concept, thanks to "bad science" news is that GHGs accumulate in a layer somewhere "up there" and form a barrier of gas that traps heat from the sun like glass in a greenhouse. Wrong! The GHGs in the atmosphere absorb heat from the sun because of the length of their atomic bonds. The warmer gases share their heat with the rest of the atmospheric gases increasing the average gas temperature
Maintain a stable global temperature. Human induced global warming increases the global average temperature.
That means that due to the presence of an atmosphere, and specific gases in the atmosphere, the average temperature on the planet is higher than it would have without an atmosphere - or without specific gases. Greenhouse gases, that increase the average temperature, include carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4).
The atmosphere. The ozone layer absorbs UV radiation, and atmosphere also controls temperature through the greenhouse effect, which allows the earth's temperature to be suitable for life. If there was no greenhouse effect then the earths average temperature would be -14oC instead of the actual 15oC.
Green house gases will keep more of the heat that enters the earth. It will raise the temperature
The atmosphere. The ozone layer absorbs UV radiation, and atmosphere also controls temperature through the greenhouse effect, which allows the earth's temperature to be suitable for life. If there was no greenhouse effect then the earths average temperature would be -14oC instead of the actual 15oC.
The atmosphere. The ozone layer absorbs UV radiation, and atmosphere also controls temperature through the greenhouse effect, which allows the earth's temperature to be suitable for life. If there was no greenhouse effect then the earths average temperature would be -14oC instead of the actual 15oC.
The atmosphere. The ozone layer absorbs UV radiation, and atmosphere also controls temperature through the greenhouse effect, which allows the earth's temperature to be suitable for life. If there was no greenhouse effect then the earths average temperature would be -14oC instead of the actual 15oC.
Climate scientists estimate that the average temperature on Earth would be colder by approximately 30 degrees Celsius (54 degrees Fahrenheit). With our existing mix of gases in the atmosphere the average temperature on Earth is about 13C. The Earth's temperature without greenhouse gases would be -17C. There would be no life on Earth
Venus, because of its atmosphere. The greenhouse affect keeps the atmosphere from letting certain gases out so it just gets hotter and the atmosphere just gets thicker.
Venus has a runaway greenhouse affect because its atmosphere is extremely thick, and therefore retains heat well. The average temperature on the surface is about 460 degrees Celsius.
Greenhouse effect. The same effect that keeps Earth warmer than if there would be no atmosphere: without an atmosphere, the average temperature on Earth would be below zero Celsius.
the greenhouse affect
the greenhouse affect