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Some gases in the atmosphere, like carbon dioxide and methane, capture heat as it rises from the earth. They stop this heat escaping into space, so they keep the earth warm. This has been happening for millions of years, and is one of the reasons why there is life on earth.
When we discovered coal and oil and started to burn them to power factories and cars, we liberated carbon dioxide that had been hidden away underground for 300 million years. That's how old coal and oil are!
This "liberated" carbon dioxide is EXTRA greenhouse gas. It is capturing MORE heat and that is why the earth is warming up. This is why we have global warming.
Some gases in the atmosphere, like carbon dioxide and methane, capture heat as it rises from the earth. They stop this heat escaping into space, so they keep the earth warm. This has been happening for millions of years, and is one of the reasons why there is life on earth.
When we discovered coal and oil and started to burn them to power factories and cars, we liberated carbon dioxide that had been hidden away underground for 300 million years. That's how old coal and oil are!
This "liberated" carbon dioxide is EXTRA greenhouse gas. It is capturing MORE heat and that is why the earth is warming up. This is why we have global warming.
What else can I help you with?
What does the greenhouse do to the gases from the atmosphere?
The greenhouse effect warms the gases in the atmosphere.
Which part of the greenhouse represents greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
The glass or plastic walls of a greenhouse represent greenhouse gases in the atmosphere by trapping heat energy inside, much like how greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat.
Name two greenhouse gases in your atmosphere?
two greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide and methane
What does 'sequestering greenhouse gases' mean?
To sequester means to keep away from other things so sequestering greenhouse gases means to contain the gases in a location away from other gases. Greenhouse gases are building up in the atmosphere, so scientists are investigating ways of pumping them underground.
How do greenhouse gases affect the earths atmosphere?
They slow the loss of heat
What is global warming explanation?
Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are reflecting more and melting the polar ice caps.
What gases are not greenhouse gas?
Greenhouse gases must have three atoms, so gases like hydrogen (H2) and Oxygen (O2) are not greenhouse gases.
How are atmospheric gases like the gases in a greenhouse?
The glass on the greenhouse stops temperature from leaving or entering like the gases do to the earth.The atmospheric gases are called 'greenhouse gases' based on the idea that the gases 'trap' heat like the walls of a greenhouse do
What does the greenhouse do to the gases from the atmosphere?
The greenhouse effect warms the gases in the atmosphere.
What are the global heating gases?
I guess you mean: what are the major greenhouse gasses?Greenhouse gasses are those who contribute to the increase in temperature of the earth's atmosphere.The main gasses are:water vaporcarbon dioxide (CO2)nitrous oxidemethaneozoneSee the link below for a more comprehensive explanation of the Greenhouse Effect.
How do you use the words 'greenhouse gases' in a sentence?
Greenhouse gases are naturally occurring gases but by increasing the concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere we are contributing to global warming.
Is the sun involved in the greenhouse gases?
Yes. The greenhouse gases trap the sun's heat.
What greenhouse gases do in the atmosphere?
Greenhouse gases keep the earth warm.Too much greenhouse gas is causing global warming.
What substances trap heat from the earth in?
Water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, ozone and nitrous oxide. They are known as 'greenhouse gases'.
How can you use the term greenhouse gases in a sentence?
Greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to global warming and climate change. Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are essential in mitigating the impacts of climate change.
What are greenhouse?
Non-greenhouse gases are all gases except the greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gases are those that can absorb and emit infrared radiation.The most abundant greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere are:Water vapor (H2O)Carbon dioxide (CO2)Methane (CH4)Nitrous oxide (N2O)Ozone (O3)CFCs
Which part of the greenhouse represents greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
The glass or plastic walls of a greenhouse represent greenhouse gases in the atmosphere by trapping heat energy inside, much like how greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat.
