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The burning of fossil fuel (coal, oil and natural gas), as well as deforestation.
Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere remained relatively constant in the range 260-280 parts per million (ppm) over long periods before the Industrial Revolution, falling as low as 180 ppm during periods associated with the Ice Ages, but never rising above 280 pp.
Since the Industrial Revolution, and particularly since about 1970. carbon dioxide levels have risen rapidly, to reach their current level of over 390 ppm. This is the result of human activity, mainly from burning fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) but also from deforestation and cement manufacture.
Almost every reputable scientist ties the increase in man made (or generated) carbon dioxide to the increased retention of heat in the Earth's atmosphere which is causing accelerated climate change.
A:Because factories are putting it out and cars and trucks are run on gasoline. A:The single largest factor for increasing atmospheric CO2 is the burning of fossil fuel. Human beings release 30 billion tons of CO2 into the atmosphere each year from fossil sources. Over the decades this has lead to an increase from 280 parts per million to now over 390 ppm of CO2.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt is increasing because of the amount humans are using cars factories etc. which produces billions of tonnes of green house gasses a year
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How does burning fossil fuels affect the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
The burning of fossil fuels affects the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by increasing it.
Where on Earth has carbon been increasing in?
The carbon content of the Earth's atmosphere has been increasing, particularly in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2) but also in the form of methane (CH4) which will eventually burn and become more carbon dioxide. And, the carbon content of the ocean is also increasing since carbon dioxide has been dissolving in the ocean.
Which gas is increasing in the atmosphere and intensifying the greenhouse effect?
Carbon dioxide is doing both these things.
Is it true or false that the carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere has been increasing since 1900?
true
Why has the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere been steadily increasing since the mid-19th century?
cause of the the sausages
How has the atmosphere changed?
Carbon dioxide is increasing in the atmosphere, and oxygen is decreasing.
How does burning fossil fuels affect the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
The burning of fossil fuels affects the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by increasing it.
What gas in the atmosphere is increasing?
Carbon Dioxide or CO sub 2
Where on Earth has carbon been increasing in?
The carbon content of the Earth's atmosphere has been increasing, particularly in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2) but also in the form of methane (CH4) which will eventually burn and become more carbon dioxide. And, the carbon content of the ocean is also increasing since carbon dioxide has been dissolving in the ocean.
What is the relationship between the amount of carbon dioxide and global temperature?
Increasing concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is considered a factor that increase the global warming.
What would happen to the temperature of the atmosphere if carbon dioxide increased due to human activity?
It will rise. The temperature of the atmosphere is rising already because carbon dioxide is increasing due to human activity.
What would happen to the temperature of the atmosphere if carbon dioxide increase due to human activity?
It will rise. The temperature of the atmosphere is rising already because carbon dioxide is increasing due to human activity.
Which gas is increasing in the atmosphere and intensifying the greenhouse effect?
Carbon dioxide is doing both these things.
Can plants help global warming?
Yes, plants absorb carbon dioxide which is increasing in the atmosphere.
Is it true or false that the carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere has been increasing since 1900?
true
When there are increasing amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere it is causing a what of the earth's atmosphere?
An enhanced (or accelerated) greenhouse effect which is causing global warming.
Starting billions of years ago algae lowered the levels in the atmosphere?
Carbon Dioxide
