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What might happen to carbon dioxide levels in Earths atmosphere if ultraviolet radiation increases?
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∙ 14y ago
Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas (GHG). It traps heat in our atmosphere, causing the planet's temperature to increase. This increase will result in the spread of tropical diseases, flooding of low lying areas, more frequent and violent storms, increased desertification of some areas, and other long term economic hardships. 350 parts per million (ppm) is considered by many scientists to be close to the maximum sustainable level for CO2. We will pass 400 ppm in 2015, and levels will continue to rise for decades to come. We don't know all the bad things that will happen, but we are sure to find out.
Riley Wolf
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∙ 12y agoCarbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas (GHG). It traps heat in our atmosphere, causing the planet's temperature to increase. This increase will result in the spread of tropical diseases, flooding of low lying areas, more frequent and violent storms, increased desertification of some areas, and other long term economic hardships. 350 parts per million (ppm) is considered by many scientists to be close to the maximum sustainable level for CO2. We will pass 400 ppm in 2015, and levels will continue to rise for decades to come. We don't know all the bad things that will happen, but we are sure to find out.
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∙ 14y agoUV radiation can break up carbon dioxide in the upper atmosphere and increased flux of UV could result in increased photodissociation (the effect of radiation breaking up molecules).
But this would still be in the upper atmosphere and carbon dioxide is mainly concentrated at the surface/troposphere. Carbon dioxide is a relatively trace element (very low concentration) in the ionosphere and upper thermosphere, where UV radiation has an effect on Earth's atmosphere
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What factors in an atmosphere seem to have the greatest effect on the amount of radiation received from the sun?
The ozone layer has the greatest effect on the amount of ultraviolet radiation received at the earth's surface from the Sun. Cloud formation and atmospheric thickness, in combination with solar angle, have the greatest effect on the amount of visible and infrared radiation received at the earth's surface from the sun
What does respiration remove from the atmosphere?
Carbon dioxide is being released. As you breathe in you inhale fresh oxygen, but as you breathe out your body releases carbon dioxide.
What is the earth atmosphere like?
Variable.
What are greenhouse gases referred to?
The greenhouse effect refers to the change in the thermal equilibrium temperature of a planet or moon by the presence of an atmosphere containing gas that absorbs and emits infrared radiation. Greenhouse gases, which include water vapor, carbon dioxide and methane, warm the atmosphere by efficiently absorbing thermal infrared radiation emitted by the Earth's surface, by the atmosphere itself, and by clouds. As a result of its warmth, the atmosphere also radiates thermal infrared in all directions, including downward to the Earth's surface. Thus, greenhouse gases trap heat within the surface-troposphere system.
Why did the earth's atmosphere change after it was first formed?
The earths atmosphere has significantly altered over the years. The process of the earth's atmosphere was recognized and evolved 2.7 billion years ago, forming the nitrogen-oxygen atmosphere that exists today. This change enabled the formation and beginning of the ozone layer (which along with magnetic fields) block solar radiation.
What gases in the atmosphere absorb infrared radiation and Which gases absorb ultraviolet?
Some of the gases found in our atmosphere which absorb infrared light are: carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor. Gases found in our atmosphere which absorb ultraviolet light are ozone (O3) and oxygen gas (O2).
What substance in the earth's atmosphere absorbs a lot of the ultraviolet radiation from the sun?
Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane and water vapour absorb infra-red radiation as it comes off the surface of the earth.
Would increases in carbon dioxide in your atmosphere cause a cooling trend?
No, increases in carbon dioxide in your atmosphere would cause a warming trend.
Warming in the statosphere is mainly caused by?
Absorption of ultraviolet radiation by carbon dioxide.
Which increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere acting as carbon dioxide?
Respiration :)
What would Earth's atmosphere be like today if life had not evolved on Earth?
It might be similar to the atmosphere on Venus, where the oxygen has combined with surface rocks and as carbon dioxide. On Earth, plants remove carbon dioxide and increase the level of free oxygen that supports animal life. This atmosphere also reduces ultraviolet radiation, which also affects the level of gases.
Do the ozone hole increase carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
Indirectly yes. It causes global warming, which increases carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
What is the most important gas in the atmosphere that absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the sun?
The most important gas which absorbs Uv radiations from the sun is ozone. This ozone is present in the form of ozone layer in the atmosphere.
How will the increase in carbon dioxide affect the transmission of solar radiation through the atmosphere?
The increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere means that more solar radiation (in the form of infra-red heat from the warmed earth) is absorbed in the atmosphere and prevented from escaping to space. It will not change the transmission of incoming solar radiation through the atmosphere.
What effects increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
Cars and factories.
Which increases the amount carbon dioxide in the atmosphere acting as a carbon source?
Respiration :)
Which increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere acting as a carbon source?
Respiration :)
