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Yes. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas. When we increase its atmospheric concentration, as we do by burning fossil fuels, it causes an enhanced greenhouse effect, leading to global warming.

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Does the greenhouse effect increase carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

No. The greenhouse effect keeps the earth warm. Extra carbon dioxide added to it is causing global warming.


How would an increase in carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere change the greenhouse effect?

It would make the greenhouse effect stronger.


How does the burning of fossil increase the greenhouse effect?

by releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere


How does the burning fossil fuels increase the greenhouse effect?

by releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere


An increase in the levels of carbon dioxide is the biggest contributor to what?

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What effect is enhanced on earth with increased amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

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What is the dangers of oil as a fossil fuel?

Oil is a carbon-rich substance, and by burning it, we release a lot of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Carbon Dioxide is a greenhouse gas, so this can increase the Greenhouse Effect, which is linked to global warming.


How does the greenhouse effect increase the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

The greenhouse effect does not increase the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The greenhouse effect happens because of the carbon dioxide (and other greenhouse gases) in the atmosphere.It is the burning of fossil fuels that increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Burning coal, oil and natural gas releases age-old carbon dioxide that was laid down underground millions of years ago, so letting it free now puts an impossible burden on the carbon cycle, which cannot remove it.


What is carbon dioxide in the greenhouse effect?

Carbon dioxide is the main greenhouse gas. It also causes global warming.


What is the rise in temperature due to an increase in carbon dioxide called?

The increase in temperature due to elevated levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is known as the greenhouse effect. Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases trap heat from the Sun, leading to a warming of the Earth's surface.


Is the main atmospheric gas responsible for the greenhouse effect carbon dioxide?

The normal greenhouse effect which keeps the earth warm enough for life is caused largely by water vapour, with a small effect from carbon dioxide and methane.However, the greenhouse gas responsible for the present enhanced greenhouse effect is carbon dioxide, yes.


Does deforestoration increase the greenhouse effect?

Yes, deforestation increases the greenhouse effect because trees absorb carbon dioxide (a greenhouse gas) from the atmosphere. When trees are cut down or burned, this stored carbon is released back into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming and climate change.