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Greenhouse gasses, so called because of the similarity of their heat retention effect to that of actual greenhouses, cause gradual increase of atmospheric temperature by admitting daytime solar energy but blocking normal, nighttime (rising) heat escape (to outer space) at the upper atmosphere. Normal exchanges of "greenhouse" with non-greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere serve to limit heat retention and thereby stabilize average atmospheric temperatures; but disruption of normal atmosperic gas exhange can become cause for alarm at the prospect of unlimited increase of average atmosperic temperatures.
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How does the Greenhouse Effect keep the earth warmer than it would be without the presence of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere?
The Greenhouse Effect works by trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere. Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane allow sunlight to enter the atmosphere and warm the Earth's surface. However, they also absorb and trap heat that would otherwise escape back into space, keeping the Earth warmer than it would be without them.
What make up greenhouse gases?
biomass
Is the Earth getting Warmer and Why?
Well it all starts with Greenhouse gases i.e. Carbon dioxide, Methane, water vapour etc. When the sunshine's, the ocean and the plants absorbs it, then it releases it. But, that was before. Now the earth is also releasing greenhouse gases by deforestation and burning fossil fuels. Greenhouse gases trap extra energy from the sun. So if the ocean and plants absorb 100 joules and then lets out 100 joules, because of the greenhouse gases only about 75 joules will actually be let out of the earths atmosphere. The remaining 25 joules will be trapped in the earths atmosphere.
How can an increase in the atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases such as CO2 methane water vapor and CFCs impact the global climate?
Because greenhouse gases capture heat rising from the surface of the earth and keep it in the atmosphere. The warmer atmosphere keeps the earth warmer and the heat is extra energy which affects the climate.
How would the atmosphere become a greenhouse?
The atmosphere becomes a greenhouse when certain gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat from the sun near the Earth's surface. This trapped heat leads to a warming effect, similar to how a greenhouse functions by trapping heat to create a warmer environment for plants to grow.
What is a good sentence with the word greenhouse effect in it?
The greenhouse effect is when gases get trapped inside the earths atmosphere and cannot get out so the sun heats them up and the earth gets warmer. just like a greenhouse
What is the greenhouse affect?
The greenhouse effect occurs when certain gasses in the atmosphere trap infrared radiation. This effect makes the planet warmer than it would be without a greenhouse effect.The greenhouse effect is caused by greenhouse gases; the most important greenhouse gasses in Earth's atmosphere are: water vapor, carbon dioxide, and methane.Recently, the greenhouse effect has gotten stronger. Scientists believe this is because humans have been using large amounts of fossil fuels, which release carbon dioxide when they are burned. Since carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas, it has caused the planet to warm over the past 150 years.
How does the Greenhouse Effect keep the earth warmer than it would be without the presence of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere?
The Greenhouse Effect works by trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere. Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane allow sunlight to enter the atmosphere and warm the Earth's surface. However, they also absorb and trap heat that would otherwise escape back into space, keeping the Earth warmer than it would be without them.
What make up greenhouse gases?
biomass
How is the gardeners greenhouse a miniature version of the greenhouse effect?
The greenhouse effect is called that becouse the earth naturally acts like a greenhouse but with the gases (like CO2) going up into the air, the barrier around the earth that acts like a greenhouse, makes the barrier stronger and that makes the earth get more warmer. So...The more greenhouse gases we produce the warmer the earths temperture would be
What greenhouse gases are being put in the atmosphere that is causing the US to be warmer?
Greenhouse gases, specifically:Carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuelsMethane from cattleCFCs from refrigerantsare contributing to the enhanced greenhouse effect that is making the world, as well as the US warmer.
How is a gardeners greenhouse a miniature version of the greenhouse effect?
The greenhouse effect is called that becouse the earth naturally acts like a greenhouse but with the gases (like CO2) going up into the air, the barrier around the earth that acts like a greenhouse, makes the barrier stronger and that makes the earth get more warmer. So...The more greenhouse gases we produce the warmer the earths temperture would be
Is the Earth getting Warmer and Why?
Well it all starts with Greenhouse gases i.e. Carbon dioxide, Methane, water vapour etc. When the sunshine's, the ocean and the plants absorbs it, then it releases it. But, that was before. Now the earth is also releasing greenhouse gases by deforestation and burning fossil fuels. Greenhouse gases trap extra energy from the sun. So if the ocean and plants absorb 100 joules and then lets out 100 joules, because of the greenhouse gases only about 75 joules will actually be let out of the earths atmosphere. The remaining 25 joules will be trapped in the earths atmosphere.
How would having too many greenhouse gases affect the surface and atmosphere of the earth?
Greenhouse gases prevent heat escaping to space. Too high levels of greenhouse gases mean that the earth's surface, atmosphere, and oceans are becoming warmer and warmer, all around the world. This is called global warming, and it is causing climate change.
Where did the term greenhouse come from?
Rather like a greenhouse (glasshouse) which retains heat allowing warmer conditions (for growing tomatoes in Canada), so the greenhouse effect retains heat in the atmosphere, allowing warmer conditions suitable for life on earth for many millions of years.
What will be the environmental impact when you waste too much electricity?
Burning fossil fuels can contribute to global warming, through the greenhouse effect, as gasses such as carbon dioxide get released into the atmosphere. These gasses then prevent sunlight which enters the atmosphere (without which we wouldn't be able to live) from leaving. It's called the greenhouse effect as the atmosphere acts exactly like a greenhouse - it's warmer on the inside. Global warming can then mean that the climate of countries changes and gets more extreme, and that ice caps will melt causing rising sea levels, in conjunction we will also experience more natural disasters, e.g. floods, droughts, tornadoes e.c.t.
How can an increase in the atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases such as CO2 methane water vapor and CFCs impact the global climate?
Because greenhouse gases capture heat rising from the surface of the earth and keep it in the atmosphere. The warmer atmosphere keeps the earth warmer and the heat is extra energy which affects the climate.
