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Yes. Most of the greenhouse gases do occur naturally, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2). By maintaining the temperature that we enjoy today, these gases are essential to life on earth as we know it, as long as the concentrations of the gases do not rise or fall appreciably. In the absence of human activity the concentrations of greenhouse gases remain more or less constant over time, so that there is no effect on global warming. However, when human activity results in even a small increment in the concentrations of greenhouse gases, we begin to get global warming and climate change.
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What is a greenhouse gas that exclusively anthropogenic?
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) are greenhouse gases that are entirely made by human endeavors. All other greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide (CO2), methane CH4, etc occur in nature as well as being produced by man.
What is the process by which gases hold heat in the air?
The process by which gases hold heat in the air is known as the greenhouse effect. Greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat from the sun and prevent it from escaping back into space. This trapped heat warms the Earth, contributing to global warming and climate change.
Do greenhouse gases warm the air near earth's surface by trapping carbon dioxide?
Greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to the warming of the air near the surface. This process is known as the greenhouse effect and is essential for maintaining Earth's temperature within a range suitable for supporting life. However, human activities have increased the concentration of greenhouse gases, contributing to global warming and climate change.
How are greenhouse gases measured in the atmosphere?
Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are measured using instruments like spectrometers and satellites that can detect and quantify the concentration of these gases in the air. Scientists collect data from various locations around the world to monitor and track changes in greenhouse gas levels over time.
What is the concentration of greenhouse gases in the air?
The concentration of greenhouse gases in the air, largely water vapor, carbon dioxide and methane, are causing an enhanced greenhouse effect which is global warming.The amounts of greenhouse gases in the air are:5% Water Vapor0.039% CO2Trace (less then 0.001%) small amounts of other gases (methane, nitrous oxide etc)Water vapor absorbs heat like other greenhouse gases.
Which chemicals occur naturally in the air?
I wouldn't say that many chemicals occur naturally in the air, however Oxygen and Nitrogen are the two main gases that make up the Earth's atmosphere.
How does the greenhouse gases affect the air quality?
no
How is the climate affected by the greenhouse gases?
Greenhouse gases can be very hot, so once they get out into the air, the climate gets hotter.
Is not an example of a naturally occurring greenhouse gas?
An example of a substance that is not a naturally occurring greenhouse gas is chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). CFCs are synthetic compounds created by humans for use in refrigeration, air conditioning, and aerosol propellants. Unlike naturally occurring greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor, CFCs do not exist in nature and have been associated with ozone layer depletion.
What is the largest form of air pollution?
carbon/greenhouse gases
Greenhouse gases are obviously lighter than air How then are they measured by weight How does one weigh something that is lighter than air?
Greenhouse gasses are NOT "obviously lighter than air"; carbon dioxide is significantly heavier than air.One way to weigh something that's lighter than air is to weigh it in a vacuum.
What are the air pollutants that affects your atmosphere?
there are many pollutants. These are greenhouse gases.
What is a greenhouse gas that exclusively anthropogenic?
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) are greenhouse gases that are entirely made by human endeavors. All other greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide (CO2), methane CH4, etc occur in nature as well as being produced by man.
Effect of air pollution on ozone layer depression?
Air pollution is due to greenhouse gases. These gases also cause ozone depletion.
How does atomospheric composition affect air temperature?
While the specifics of this are controversial, the generally held beliefs are that greenhouse gases cause air temperature to rise. The primary greenhouse gases in earth's atmosphere are water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and ozone. For an extreme view of how greenhouse gases can affect temperature, do some research on Venus where greenhouse gases and the proximity to the sun have turned the planet into a furnace
How are people adding to greenhouse gases?
By the oil we burn it releases carbons into the air adding to the greenhouse effect and global warming.
What is the process by which gases hold heat in the air?
The process by which gases hold heat in the air is known as the greenhouse effect. Greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat from the sun and prevent it from escaping back into space. This trapped heat warms the Earth, contributing to global warming and climate change.
