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What is an example of a human activity that contributes to greenhouse gases?
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∙ 7y ago
Two things that humans do that contribute to greenhouse gases is
- burn fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in transport and electricity production.
- Cut down forests all over the world that used to remove carbon dioxide from the air.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 7y agoThe mining for and burning of Fossil Fuels.
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Do greenhouse gases occur naturally in the air?
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.
What does the greenhouse do to the gases from the atmosphere?
The greenhouse effect warms the gases in the atmosphere.
What are some non-examples of the greenhouse effect?
There is a greenhouse effect on Earth because three-atomed gases in the atmosphere retain heat and ensure that the earth stays warm. Other examples of a greenhouse effect are the atmospheres of Venus and Mars. Mercury has an atmosphere but has no greenhouse effect, as the main gases (hydrogen, helium and oxygen) are not greenhouse gases. So Mercury is a non-example of the greenhouse effect. The moon is also a non-example, as it has no atmosphere at all.
Which gas contributes most to the greenhouse effect?
The most effective "greenhouse" gasses are water vapor and methane. Carbon dioxide is WAY down the list. Fortunately, water vapor's greenhouse effects are self-regulating; as water vapor in the air increases and causes more heat to be trapped, clouds form in the atmosphere and cause more heat to be REFLECTED AWAY. Unfortunately, the scientists who are warning of "global warming" were unable to include this factor in their computer climate models. So they are warning of a danger that does not exist.
which describes the burning of fossil fuels?
Burning fossil fuels contributes to climate change and are nonrenewable.
Which activity produces the smallest amount of greenhouse gases?
Humans produce greenhouse gases in many ways. Operating a generator or cooking with gas both will produce greenhouses gases. However, riding a bicycle will not.
How can you use the term greenhouse gases in a sentence?
The greenhouse gases contribute to the greenhouse effect. Greenhouse gases are inescapable.
Do greenhouse gases occur naturally in the air?
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.
What are some effects of the greenhouse effect?
There is a greenhouse effect on Earth because three-atomed gases in the atmosphere retain heat and ensure that the earth stays warm. Other examples of a greenhouse effect are the atmospheres of Venus and Mars. Mercury has an atmosphere but has no greenhouse effect, as the main gases (hydrogen, helium and oxygen) are not greenhouse gases. So Mercury is a non-example of the greenhouse effect. The moon is also a non-example, as it has no atmosphere at all.
What is oxygens role in greenhouse gases?
Oxygen is not a greenhouse gas. It deceases the greenhouse gases.
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 is thought to be the cause of the global climates change?
Mankind's activity in burning fossil fuels to make Greenhouse gases.
What does the greenhouse do to the gases from the atmosphere?
The greenhouse effect warms the gases in the atmosphere.
What are some non-examples of the greenhouse effect?
There is a greenhouse effect on Earth because three-atomed gases in the atmosphere retain heat and ensure that the earth stays warm. Other examples of a greenhouse effect are the atmospheres of Venus and Mars. Mercury has an atmosphere but has no greenhouse effect, as the main gases (hydrogen, helium and oxygen) are not greenhouse gases. So Mercury is a non-example of the greenhouse effect. The moon is also a non-example, as it has no atmosphere at all.
How can chlorofluorocarbons in aerosols and refrigerators affect the global environment?
CFC's (chlorofluorocarbons) are greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gases hinder the Earth's release of heat. Heat then, is trapped in Earth - increasing the Earth's temperature. Therefore, it contributes to global warming.
How has human activity lead to an increase in the amount of ultra-violet light reaching earth?
Think about all of the emissions/gases we pollute our earth with. These gases are called greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gases damage different types of layers of our atmopshere (which include troposphere, startosphere, ozone layer, mesophere, and themosphere).
