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Fossil fuels such as CO2 and methane act as greenhouse gases, trapping outgoing longwave energy (heat) from the earth. This raises the temperature, melting more ice than it otherwise would.
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How will global warming effect polar ice caps?
The Heat From The Sun (Global Warming) Will Melt The Polar Ice Caps; This Will Make The Sea Levels Rise And Animals Such As Polar Bears And Penguins May Become Endangered.
How would the increase of C02 will affect the atmosphere?
It would depend on the manner of animals and the amount of increase. Generally speaking, the bigger the animal, the more carbon dioxide they will produce.
Why did land bridges disappear?
Shrinking of the polar ice caps Recession of glaciers and ice caps
Could artificial snow be used to replinish our melting polar ice caps?
I had a similar idea with recycled plastic used to make large sheets to extend the polar ice caps back to what they were 30 years ago. I'm with you. Reflects the sun the same. Returns the climate to 30 years ago. Should even make it snow, in theory & bring back the natural snow where it should be. I think it is about the science of light reflection's effect on climate. Artificial polar ice caps.
What is the wind speed of polar ice caps?
your face actually
Does the cutting down of the rain forest contribute to the melting of the polar ice caps?
Yes, deforestation (and the burning of fossil fuels) are the main causes of global warming.
Are humans responsible for polar ice caps melting?
The arctic ice caps are melting because of global warming. The strong consensus of climate scientists is that human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, and deforestation, are responsible for gloabal warming. So, yes, humans are responsible for polar ice caps melting.
What does fossil fuels lead to?
burning fossil fuels create carbon dioxide which trap the heat from the sun causing our planet to warm up, this is causing the ice caps to melt and sea levels to rise.
What does burning fossil fuels leads to?
burning fossil fuels create carbon dioxide which trap the heat from the sun causing our planet to warm up, this is causing the ice caps to melt and sea levels to rise.
What is a disadvantage of greenhouse gases?
Greenhouse gases have kept the planet comfortably warm for millions of years. This has been an advantage.Now, however, there is an excess of greenhouse gases (mostly carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels). This extra greenhouse gas is causing an accelerated greenhouse effect which is causing global warming. This is a serious disadvantage!
Why do polar ice caps have a cooling effect on the planet?
because they're ice..
How will global warming effect polar ice caps?
The Heat From The Sun (Global Warming) Will Melt The Polar Ice Caps; This Will Make The Sea Levels Rise And Animals Such As Polar Bears And Penguins May Become Endangered.
What could be the effect of global warming of the polar ice caps melt?
Sea levels will rise.
Does Uranus have polar caps?
No. Uranus does not have a solid surface for the caps to be on. Earth and Mars have polar ice caps.
Are polar ice caps freshwater?
yes polar ice caps are freshwater
What type of weathering will have a greater effect on a polar region?
Polluted air will have the greatest effect, trapping heat from the sun and melting the ice caps.
Does Neptune have polar caps?
Neptune, the 8th planet from the sun, does not have polar ice caps. However, at least one of its moons, Titan, has polar ice caps.
