answersLogoWhite

0

According to the phrase, it may seem that way, but actually, no, they do not.

The phrase "greenhouse gas" is simply a metaphor describing the ways carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere can trap heat emanating from the earth just the way a greenhouse traps warmth for plants to grow.

User Avatar

Wiki User

8y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the name given to gases that trap heat and cause global warming?

The name given to gases that trap heat and cause global warming is Greenhouse gases.


What is the name that gives gases that trap heat and cause global warming?

Greenhouse gasses are the cause of Global Warming.


What are the green gases?

They are not green gases, they are called greenhouse gases and they cause global warming.


How will greenhouse gases affect your children?

Greenhouse gases can cause ozone depletion. This depletion can affect children's skin easily.


What is cause of globalwarming?

Greenhouse gases. Deforestation may also cause it.


What is thought to the cause of global climate change?

Greenhouse gases A+


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.


What is the difference between the ozone layer and greenhouse gases?

Ozone layer protects us from UV rays. Greenhouse gases cause global warming.


Why specific gases cause greenhouse effect?

There are many gases that cause "greenhouse effects". Water Vapour Carbon dioxide Methane Nitrous Oxide Ozone Chloroflourocarbons (CFC's) are just a few.


What uses little fuel and produces greenhouse gases?

Electric vehicles use little to no fuel and produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. However, the production of electricity for charging these vehicles can still generate greenhouse gases depending on the energy sources used.


How does minimizing rocket flights protect the ozone layer?

Rocket fuel contain greenhouse gases which cause ozone depletion. Minimizing them will do benefit.


What are the two most common greenhouse gases?

the two major gases that cause greenhouse gases are methane and carbon dioxideco2, methene, evaporates