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How does conserving energy stop greenhouse gases from getting into the atmosphere?
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∙ 11y ago
Most energy (electricity and transport) comes from burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas). When fossil fuels burn, they emit carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, into the atmosphere.
So if you save energy, then not so much fossil fuel is burnt and less greenhouse gases go into the air.
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Earth's atmosphere traps energy from the sun which?
Causes the greenhouse effect.
Gases in the atmosphere that trap solar energy are called?
Greenhouse Gasses
What is a heat energy that is trapped by the earth atmosphere and cannot return to space?
This is standard heat energy that is trapped by greenhouse gases.
How can the greenhouse effect and greenhouse gases cause problems with earths energy budget?
Earth's energy budget has been balanced for thousands of years. The natural greenhouse effect allows enough heat in and out of the atmosphere to keep it warm enough for life. Additional greenhouse gases, which we are now adding to the atmosphere and causing problems with the budget and the earth is warming up. This warming is causing climate change.
Why does earths atmosphere trap energy from the sun?
The atmosphere traps energy from the sun because in our atmosphere are greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane. These three-atom gases absorb the heat rising from the earth's surface.
Where the greenhouse gases trap energy?
In the atmosphere
The trapping of heat by a planet's atmosphere is called what?
it allows solar radiation to penetrate to the surface!
How does the suns energy trapped in the atmosphere?
Carbon in the atmosphere traps it like in a greenhouse.
Are greenhouse gases in the atmosphere valued as fuel?
No. Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere capture heat, and heat is energy, but we have no way of using this energy for ourselves as fuel. This extra energy in the atmosphere will be expended in more severe weather, like storms and cyclones.
How is earth atmosphere affected by solar energy?
The earth's atmosphere is affected by solar energy because the energy creates a greenhouse effect. When the radiation of the sun makes the earth too warm, there will be too much greenhouse gas that gets trapped in the atmosphere.
Earth's atmosphere traps energy from the sun which?
Causes the greenhouse effect.
Gases in the atmosphere that trap solar energy are called?
Greenhouse Gasses
The phenomenon of the atmosphere trapping the suns energy is known as?
the greenhouse effect
What are gases that absorb thermal energy in the atmosphere called?
Greenhouse gases.
What is the importants of conserving energy?
A first reason for conserving energy is that we use energy that often comes from the burning of fossil fuels. Industry, transport and the generation of electricity largely use fossil fuels. When these fuels are burned they release carbon dioxide that has been sequestered away for millions of years. This extra CO2 is adding to the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and contributing to an enhanced greenhouse effect. This is causing the planet to warm up dangerously.Another reason for conserving energy is to save oil. We are often reliant on other countries for oil. If we can find other renewable sources of energy, then we can keep the oil for other uses, like plastics. Soon we will run out of oil and the oil prices will increase as we dig deeper and farther.
What warms the atmosphere?
Mostly the sun. The sun's heat warms the earth. This heat, in the form of infra-red energy rises into the atmosphere where it is trapped by greenhouse gases. This greenhouse effect warms the atmosphere.
Earth's atmosphere trapping thermal energy radiated by the sun?
Greenhouse effect
