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  • Pretty well frozen over. The average surface temperature would be about -4 degrees Fahrenheit if there were no greenhouse effect.
  • In addition, since water vapor is the most abundant greenhouse gas, the world would also be a very dry place. I guess it would be a lot like Mars, very cold and lifeless.
  • Earth's atmosphere naturally has greenhouse gases in it. Without them Earth would only be heated by its core and the rays of the sun. Those rays would warm us during the day, but at night all the heat would be lost back into space.
  • Greenhouse gases insulate Earth, comparable with a blanket. Without that 'blanket', the average temperature on Earth would drop to about -18°C (0°F) and life would almost be impossible.
  • All heat from the sun hitting the earth would be reflected back out to space and most of the earth would experience ice age conditions.
  • The Green House effect is important because there is a kind of gas that forms a "blanket" around Earth that holds heat in the atmosphere and keeps Earth's atmosphere at a temperature that is comfortable for most living things. So without it the temperature would go down to 50 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius colder than it is).
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What is a sentence with greenhouse effect?

The greenhouse effect is the natural way that the Earth keeps warm. Too many extra greenhouse gases turn the greenhouse effect into an enhanced greenhouse effect. The enhanced, or accelerated, greenhouse effect is causing global warming.


Does the greenhouse effect occur on the moon or the earth?

The greenhouse effect comes about when greenhouse gases in the atmosphere capture heat rising from the surface of the planet. As the moon has no atmosphere, it could not have a greenhouse effect. So the answer is: The earth.


What is the name of the process that traps greenhouse gases inside the earth?

Kind of guessing, but I think its called the Greenhouse Effect.


What causes the greenhouse effect and how does it affect earths atmosphere?

The greenhouse effect is caused by greenhouse gases that absorb infrared rays and thereby keep the earth warmer than it otherwise would be. The greenhouse effect is important to life on earth. Without greenhouse gases, there would be global cooling and life as we know it would no longer be possible. With increased levels of greenhouse gases, there is global warming and undesirable climate change.


Without greenhouse gases would the Earth's surface be frozen over?

Yes-- without the Green House Effect, Earth's avg temperature would be 60 degrees F cooler, and our oceans would be frozen. You would freeze. The earth would be pretty well frozen over. The average surface temperature would be about -4 degrees Fahrenheit if there were no greenhouse effect.

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What is a sentence with greenhouse effect?

The greenhouse effect is the natural way that the Earth keeps warm. Too many extra greenhouse gases turn the greenhouse effect into an enhanced greenhouse effect. The enhanced, or accelerated, greenhouse effect is causing global warming.


Where on earth besides in a greenhouse does the greenhouse effect occur?

In the atmosphere. The greenhouse effect refers to the situation in the atmosphere where gases hold on to the heat rising from the earth.


How do gases contribute to the greenhouse effect?

Gases such as carbon dioxide and methane trap heat from the sun in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to the greenhouse effect. These gases absorb and re-emit infrared radiation, warming the planet. High concentrations of greenhouse gases, due to human activities like burning fossil fuels, result in an enhanced greenhouse effect and global warming.


Does the greenhouse effect occur on the moon or the earth?

The greenhouse effect comes about when greenhouse gases in the atmosphere capture heat rising from the surface of the planet. As the moon has no atmosphere, it could not have a greenhouse effect. So the answer is: The earth.


What makes a greenhouse gas and how does it contribute to the Earth's climate system?

Greenhouse gases are gases in the atmosphere that trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's surface to warm. This warming effect is known as the greenhouse effect. The main greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor. When these gases accumulate in the atmosphere, they enhance the natural greenhouse effect, leading to 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 the name of the process that traps greenhouse gases inside the earth?

Kind of guessing, but I think its called the Greenhouse Effect.


What causes the greenhouse effect and how does it affect earths atmosphere?

The greenhouse effect is caused by greenhouse gases that absorb infrared rays and thereby keep the earth warmer than it otherwise would be. The greenhouse effect is important to life on earth. Without greenhouse gases, there would be global cooling and life as we know it would no longer be possible. With increased levels of greenhouse gases, there is global warming and undesirable climate change.


What is the process by which gases in the atmosphere absorb and reradiate heat?

The process by which gases in the atmosphere absorb and reradiate heat is called the greenhouse effect. Certain gases, such as carbon dioxide and water vapor, trap heat from the sun in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to an overall warming of the planet. This process helps to regulate the Earth's temperature and make it suitable for supporting life.


Without greenhouse gases would the Earth's surface be frozen over?

Yes-- without the Green House Effect, Earth's avg temperature would be 60 degrees F cooler, and our oceans would be frozen. You would freeze. The earth would be pretty well frozen over. The average surface temperature would be about -4 degrees Fahrenheit if there were no greenhouse effect.


What is another name for enhanced greenhouse effect?

The greenhouse effect is the natural process by which greenhouse gases keep the earth's temperature at a comfortable level suitable for human existence. The enhanced greenhouse effect is the increase in greenhouse gases that is leading to global warming. The term "enhanced greenhouse effect" is also referred to as the "anthropogenic greenhouse effect" and is the idea that humans may have an effect on global climate. It is also referred to as the "runaway greenhouse effect".


How do greenhouse gases trap infrared radiation in the Earth's atmosphere?

Greenhouse gases trap infrared radiation in the Earth's atmosphere by absorbing and re-emitting it, preventing it from escaping into space. This process creates a warming effect known as the greenhouse effect, which helps regulate the Earth's temperature.