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The greenhouse effect is not a matter of opinion. It is a simple matter of an object (Earth) absorbing electromagnetic energy from the Sun in the high frequency part of the spectrum and re-radiating it in the lower frequency regime. The lower frequency regime encounters far more absorption in the atmosphere and the energy is thereby retained and heats the Earth.
The greenhouse effect is a quantitative theory complete with equations, predictions, verifications and is testable in detail. The larger scientific questions pertain to integrating the numerous contributions to global warming in addition to the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect and climate change are not the same thing and require a more sophisticated discussion than can be accomplished in a brief "answer."
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What condition develops when infrared rays are trapped inn the atmosphere causing it to heat up?
Greenhouse effect.
The trapping of heat by a planet's atmosphere is called what?
it allows solar radiation to penetrate to the surface!
Is it true that the greenhouse effect helps the earth's temperatures sustain a large variety of life?
Yes.
Is the fallowing sentence true or false the greenhouse effect is a natural process?
The greenhouse gases present in the earths atmosphere are both naturally produced and man made. The natural greenhouse gases (methane, water vapour, carbon dioxide) make the Earth warmer than it would be without the Greenhouse effect (this allows it to be habitable). The addition of man made greenhouse gases (methane, carbon dioxide and a few others) increases the temperature past the natural levels. SO the greenhouse effect is both natural and a result of human activities. If you consider the opposite of a "natural effect" to be a "supernatural effect" resulting from gods, devils or ghosts -the greenhouse effect is natural with no supernatural contribution.
Where does the greenhouse effect the ozone layer the most?
The greenhouse effect the ozone at the poles. It is the maximum at the poles.
Greenhouse Effect that prevents a planet's heat from escaping?
This is true. The greenhouse effect on earth holds back heat escaping from the earth.
The greenhouse effect can be enhanced by your use of fossil fuels?
true
What condition develops when infrared rays are trapped inn the atmosphere causing it to heat up?
Greenhouse effect.
What does nitrogen do in the greenhouse effect?
Nitrogen (N2) is thermodynamically inert. Therefore it contributes essentially nothing to the greenhouse effect. The same is true with free oxygen (O2).
What is the process by which gases in the atmosphere absorb and reradiate heat?
Greenhouse Effect
What is a sentence with greenhouse effect?
The greenhouse effect is the natural way that the Earth keeps warm. Too many extra greenhouse gases turn the greenhouse effect into an enhanced greenhouse effect. The enhanced, or accelerated, greenhouse effect is causing global warming.
The trapping of heat by a planet's atmosphere is called what?
it allows solar radiation to penetrate to the surface!
Is it true that the greenhouse effect helps the earth's temperatures sustain a large variety of life?
Yes.
What is another name for enhanced greenhouse effect?
The greenhouse effect is the natural process by which greenhouse gases keep the earth's temperature at a comfortable level suitable for human existence. The enhanced greenhouse effect is the increase in greenhouse gases that is leading to global warming. The term "enhanced greenhouse effect" is also referred to as the "anthropogenic greenhouse effect" and is the idea that humans may have an effect on global climate. It is also referred to as the "runaway greenhouse effect".
Trapping of heat in the earths atmosphere by certain gases is known as the?
greenhouse effect
How do you use The greenhouse effect in a sentence?
the greenhouse effect is a global phenomenon.
What do humans do to effect the greenhouse effect?
The greenhouse effect keeps us all warm enough for life.The enhanced greenhouse effect causes global warming.
