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When in the atmosphere, they "trap" or reflect back outgoing infrared radiation (that Earth would normally shine out into space) so that the average heat loss of the Earth is reduced. This causes the atmosphere to heat up slightly. This is called "global warming"
They are called "greenhouse gasses" because the glass in a greenhouse has a similar effect, warming the inside of the greenhouse by trapping the Sun's heat.
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What causes the green house to effect?
Green house gases, such as carbon dioxide.
What are the artificial green house gases?
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) are man-made gases that are also greenhouse gases.
Can earthquakes give off green house gases?
yes.
How do bio-gases cause -by contributing to- the green house effect?
The same can be said for all green-house-gases - they reduce the amount of incident [upon the Earth] Sunlight that is reflected 'back' into Space.
What are the examples of natural green house gases?
CO2, H2O, methane.
What are the effects of gases in a green house?
Depending upon the gases, they will either increase or decrease a plant's growth rate.
What causes the green house to effect?
Green house gases, such as carbon dioxide.
Why are green house gases causing a problem?
Green House gases work by allowing the Sun's rays into the atmosphere, but don't let them back out. Green-house gases are gases like CO2, Methane and other traces of elements. A small amount is necessary to control the warmth of the overall planet, but if we get to much green-house gas, the planet could begin to warm, which it is. If this is due to green-house gases or not, there is much controversy to the matter.
Why do greenhouse gases harm ozone?
Ozone itself is a green house gas. There would be no way that green house gases would harm it.
Are green house gases dangerous?
yes, green house gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and others are causes of global warming.
What are the artificial green house gases?
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) are man-made gases that are also greenhouse gases.
Is CO is an example of green house gases?
No, carbon monoxide is a pollutant and poisonous, but is not a green house gas.
Which of the following gases is not a green house gas?
nitrogen
What are the green house gases responsible for?
african hunger
Does petrolium produce green house gases?
yes
Does nuclear power produce green house gases?
No
When were green house gases first discovered?
1824
