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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 Vapor
- 0.039% CO2
- Trace (less then 0.001%) small amounts of other gases (methane, nitrous oxide etc)
Water vapor absorbs heat like other greenhouse gases.
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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.
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.
Which would make the greenhouse effect stronger?
Increasing the CO2 concentration in the atmosphere
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.
What characteristics determine what makes a gas a greenhouse gas?
Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere. The main characteristics that determine if a gas is a greenhouse gas include its ability to absorb and emit infrared radiation, its concentration in the atmosphere, and its longevity in the atmosphere. These gases contribute to the greenhouse effect, which leads to global warming and climate change.
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.
Does frequently using air conditioners increase the concentration of greenhouse gases in the Atmosphere?
Yes and No. This Answer depends fully upon the Source of the Power for the air-conditioners.
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.
How does the greenhouse gases affect the air quality?
no
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 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.
Which would make the greenhouse effect stronger?
Increasing the CO2 concentration in the atmosphere
Why might an increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases be concern?
Because it is all but certain that this increase will be extremely detrimental to the Earth's Future. Additional greenhouse gases are causing an enhanced (or accelerated) greenhouse effect which is causing global warming.
What is the largest form of air pollution?
carbon/greenhouse gases
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.
Is frequently using air conditioners included in ways that increase the concentration of greenhouse gases in Our Atmosphere?
Yes, both absolutely and completely. Because most electricity is still produced by burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas), the use of that energy is responsible for additional greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
What are the air pollutants that affects your atmosphere?
there are many pollutants. These are greenhouse gases.
