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Greenhouse gases in South Africa are primarily produced from the burning of fossil fuels for energy, particularly in the coal-dominated electricity generation sector. Industrial processes, agriculture, and transportation also contribute significantly to emissions. Land-use changes, such as deforestation and urbanization, further exacerbate the situation by reducing carbon sinks. Efforts are being made to transition to renewable energy sources and implement sustainable practices to mitigate these emissions.
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What causes terrestrial radiation?
Terrestrial radiation is primarily caused by the Earth's surface emitting heat in the form of infrared radiation. This process occurs as the Earth absorbs solar energy during the day and then re-radiates it at night. Additionally, terrestrial radiation is influenced by the presence of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which can trap some of this emitted heat, contributing to the greenhouse effect. This natural phenomenon helps regulate the Earth's temperature, but excessive greenhouse gases can lead to climate change.
Is the greenhouse effect increases in the northern hemisphere in the summer?
The greenhouse effect itself does not significantly increase in the northern hemisphere during the summer; rather, it is a constant process where greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere. However, summer temperatures can rise due to increased solar radiation, leading to higher surface temperatures. Additionally, the northern hemisphere experiences seasonal variations in vegetation and carbon uptake, which could influence local climate conditions. Overall, while the greenhouse effect remains stable, seasonal factors can affect local climate dynamics.
Which two gases are the main absorbers of heat energy?
Carbon Dioxide is the most famous greenhouse gas, the subject of many politicians today and the cause of Venus's extremely hot climate. Methane, Nitrogen Oxide, Water vapor, and Ozone and a number of other gases will also do the same thing as Co2 some stronger, some weaker.
What does the trapping of heat energy by the earth's atmosphere maintain?
Its called the greenhouse effect!Surface temperature.
What is the difference between electric cars and petrol cars?
Electric cars are better for the environment. Whereas, the fuel vehicle emits harmful gases like carbon due to petrol or diesel. But, electric vehicles produce fewer greenhouse gases and air pollution than petrol. That's why interest in purchasing an electric vehicle is increasing.
Does cooking reduce or add greenhouse gases?
Cooking technically adds greenhouse gases. The vapors and gases produced through the cooking process do add to greenhouse gases, but certain methods of cooking are worse than others.
What products are produced when crude oil is burnt?
greenhouse gases
What percent of greenhouse gases in the world are produced by the US?
36%
What does carbon dioxide produced by planes do?
It damages the environment by adding to the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.Greenhouse gases are responsible for the greenhouse effect, which keeps the planet warm.Additional gases from the burning of fossil fuels are producing the enhanced greenhouse effect which is warming the planet.
What countries are the top producers of harmful greenhouse gases?
China has recently become the biggest annualproducer of greenhouse gases. The US remains the leader in overall amounts produced.
Do greenhouse gases lead to freezing temperatures at the south pole?
No. Greenhouse gases trap the sun's heat, so they lead to warmer temperatures all around the world, including at the south pole.
What two greenhouse gases are produced when vegetation decomposes without oxygen?
Co2 & Cl3
What are the two greenhouse gases in cow manure?
The two main greenhouse gases in cow manure are methane and nitrous oxide. Methane is produced during the digestion process in cows, while nitrous oxide is released during the decomposition of manure. Both gases are potent contributors to global warming and climate change.
Which term is defined as an indicator of how people affect the emissions of greenhouse gases in the environment?
Carbon footprint is the term defined as an indicator of how people affect the emissions of greenhouse gases in the environment. It measures the total amount of greenhouse gases produced directly and indirectly to support human activities.
What is a greenhouse gas that exclusively anthropogenic?
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) are greenhouse gases that are entirely made by human endeavors. All other greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide (CO2), methane CH4, etc occur in nature as well as being produced by man.
What gases are not greenhouse gas?
Greenhouse gases must have three atoms, so gases like hydrogen (H2) and Oxygen (O2) are not greenhouse gases.
How are atmospheric gases like the gases in a greenhouse?
The glass on the greenhouse stops temperature from leaving or entering like the gases do to the earth.The atmospheric gases are called 'greenhouse gases' based on the idea that the gases 'trap' heat like the walls of a greenhouse do
