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The most abundant greenhouse gas is water vapor. Although not as potent as other greenhouse gases pound for pound, by sheer volume water vapor is the key greenhouse gas.
Carbon dioxide is the second largest (by volume) greenhouse gas. Methane and nitrous oxide complete the four primary greenhouse gases, but there are only trace amounts of these in our atmosphere. Since water vapor is about 4% of the atmosphere, and CO2 concentrations are 400 parts per million, 0.04/0.0004 = 1%. In other words, CO2 is roughly 1% of the greenhouse gas.
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Is global warming and Green house effect the same?
Global warming The increase in the average surface temperature in the world with an increase in the amount of carbon dioxide, methane, and some other gases in the atmosphere. These gases are called greenhouse gases because they contribute to the heating of the Earth's surface atmosphere, a phenomenon known as global warming.bit.ly3vN0fl
Is CO is an example of green house gases?
No, carbon monoxide is a pollutant and poisonous, but is not a green house gas.
Which of the following gases is not a green house gas?
nitrogen
75 percent of the global industrial waste and green house gases are released from?
The global industrial waste and green house gases are not the problem, the issue is 75 percent
Are green house gases increasing?
yes they are increasing rapidly
What percentage of green house gases come from deforestation globally?
15%
Is their any known measurements of how high green house gases rise from the surface of the earth?
Green house gases do not rise in the atmosphere. There is no GHG layer several kilometers up. Gases mix to form an equal percentage distribution throughout the entire atmosphere.
Do raising live stock has an effect on greenhouse gases?
i think that it can, because cows produce the most methain and that does contribute to the greenhouse gases. but other things can make green house gases. like humans, dogs, cats, and machines. :)
What causes the green house to effect?
Green house gases, such as carbon dioxide.
Why are green house gases causing a problem?
Green House gases work by allowing the Sun's rays into the atmosphere, but don't let them back out. Green-house gases are gases like CO2, Methane and other traces of elements. A small amount is necessary to control the warmth of the overall planet, but if we get to much green-house gas, the planet could begin to warm, which it is. If this is due to green-house gases or not, there is much controversy to the matter.
What protects the earth from getting to hot or cold or dry?
The earth is protected by its atmosphere.
Why do greenhouse gases harm ozone?
Ozone itself is a green house gas. There would be no way that green house gases would harm it.
Are green house gases dangerous?
yes, green house gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and others are causes of global warming.
Does nuclear power hurt the environmont?
No, nuclear power maintains environment non pollution as it does emit green house gases and do not contribute to global warming and environment pollution.
Is global warming and Green house effect the same?
Global warming The increase in the average surface temperature in the world with an increase in the amount of carbon dioxide, methane, and some other gases in the atmosphere. These gases are called greenhouse gases because they contribute to the heating of the Earth's surface atmosphere, a phenomenon known as global warming.bit.ly3vN0fl
What are the artificial green house gases?
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) are man-made gases that are also greenhouse gases.
Is CO is an example of green house gases?
No, carbon monoxide is a pollutant and poisonous, but is not a green house gas.
