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Nitrogen and oxygen are not greenhouse gases. They are unable to trap and store heat. 3-atom gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane store this heat and cause the greenhouse effect.

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How does nitrogen cause death when a human enters a confined space purged with nitrogen?

Nitrogen displaces oxygen in the confined space, leading to a lack of oxygen in the bloodstream when breathed in by the person. This can rapidly lead to unconsciousness and ultimately death due to oxygen deprivation. Nitrogen itself is not toxic, but the lack of oxygen is what causes harm.


What is the cause effect and solution of the greenhouse effect?

Normal greenhouse effect:The cause of the normal greenhouse effect is the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere that capture the sun's heat as it radiates back out from the earth.The effect of the normal greenhouse effect is to keep the earth warm enough for life.We do not need a solution for the normal greenhouse effect because it is not a problem for us.Enhanced greenhouse effect:The cause of the enhanced greenhouse effect is the extra greenhouse gases, mainly carbon dioxide and methane, that we have been adding to the atmosphere since the Industrial Revolution, mostly by burning coal, oil and natural gas. Deforestation means that less carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere.The effect of the enhanced greenhouse effect is to make the atmosphere warmer, all over the world - global warming.The solution for the enhanced greenhouse effect is for the whole world to use renewable energy sources for industry, transport and electricity, so we can stop burning fossil fuels. If the world plants more forests the trees will remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. If we improve our agricultural practices we can reduce the amount of methane put into the atmosphere.


What is the other name for the greenhouse effect?

There really is no other term for the effect of greenhouse gases besides the greenhouse effect.Other associated terms for what the effects cause include:Global WarmingGlobal Climate ChangeClimate ChangeGreenhouse Gas Effect


Which gas is mainly responsible for the greenhouse effect?

The greenhouse effect contains two different components: the natural greenhouse effect, and the enhanced greenhouse effect that results from human activities and is the cause of global warming.Water vapour is the most plentiful greenhouse gas and is mainly responsible for the natural greenhouse effect that maintains the world at a comfortable temperature suitable for human existence. Carbon dioxide also plays an important part in this natural greenhouse effect.Carbon dioxide is mainly responsible for the enhanced greenhouse effect. In this case, water vapour plays only a minor part as an enhancer, because the atmospheric concentration of it will increase if the temperature rises for other reasons, then causing a further increase in temperatures.


What impact does the presence of greenhouse gases have on the Earth's atmosphere and climate?

Greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to a warming effect known as the greenhouse effect. This can cause changes in climate patterns, such as rising temperatures, melting ice caps, and more extreme weather events.

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What does the greenhouse effect have to do with the Carbon cycle and the Oxygen cycle?

Co2 is a greenhouse gas. It cause for global warming.


What two factors cause nitrogen oxide?

nitrogen and oxygen? are you dumb


How is the greenhouse effect the cause of the ozone layer depletion?

The greenhouse effect causes ozone depletion. Greenhouse doesn't let the heat escape, causing problems for ozone.


Is natural gas the major cause of the greenhouse effect?

In terms of greenhouse effect, natural gas is more benign than coal or oil, because it provides a greater heating effect per unit of carbon dioxide produced. It is therefore not the major cause of the greenhouse effect.


How does the greenhouse effect earth?

the greenhouse effect influences the earth by cause global warming. The reason why is because the greenhouse effect, traps heat in our atmosphere, causing the earth to heat more than usual.


What gases cause global warming and how?

Greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide and methane, mostly) cause global warming by increasing their levels in the atmosphere. This turns the benign greenhouse effect into an accelerated greenhouse effect which is causing global warming.


How do trees help slow down greenhouse effect?

Trees help to slow down greenhouse effect as they absorb carbon dioxide. This carbon dioxide is a major green house gas and can cause greenhouse effect.


How do you reduce nitrogen gas harmful effect?

Nitrogen is a fairly inert gas that has no harmful affects unless it is found in too high of quantities. This would cause oxygen deprivation. It would be a bad idea to enter a pure nitrogen environment.


Does the greenhouse effect cause species get extinct?

The greenhouse effect itself does not directly cause species to go extinct. However, the resulting climate change caused by an enhanced greenhouse effect can lead to changes in habitats and ecosystems that can threaten the survival of certain species, potentially contributing to extinction.


What would most likely cause the green house effect?

A greenhouse.


How can forests add to global cooling?

Forests take in carbon dioxide ( CO2 ) and liberate oxygen ( O2 ). Carbon dioxide is the cause of greenhouse effect which causes global warming. Hence, if they are more forests then more carbon dioxide is absorbed and there is less of greenhouse effect thus overall global cooling.


Does the ozone layer cause problems with the green house effect?

Yes, it does. Ozone depletion can cause greenhouse effect and thus global warming.