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The gases themselves don't affect animals directly except by causing global warming. This warming all over the world is causing climate change and it will mean that many animals' habitats will change. Most will become drier and hotter, eventually, but some may get wetter first. Changes in climate will mean that the food that some animals rely on will disappear.

Rises in ocean temperatures mean that fish are moving away from the equator in search of cooler waters. Oceans are becoming more acidic (taking in more carbon dioxide) and this acid is making the protective shells of crabs and molluscs thinner and weaker. Coral reefs are also dying because of the warmer and more acidic water.

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What gases are most affecting the animals in the North and South?

This is an odd question, although I suppose that the gases that are most affecting the animals near the Poles contribute indirectly. The gases you are referring to are called greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide and methane. They don't so much affect the animals near the poles directly, but more the environment in which these animals live. The greenhouse gases contribute to the melting of ice caps and icebergs which, in turn, does affect polar animals like penguins and polar bears.


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 greenhouses gases helpful?

Greenhouse gases are helpful because they trap heat in Earth's atmosphere, which keeps the planet warm enough to support life. Without greenhouse gases, Earth would be too cold for humans, plants, and animals to survive. However, an overabundance of greenhouse gases can lead to climate change and negative impacts on ecosystems.


Can greenhouse gas kill animals?

Greenhouse gases themselves do not directly kill animals. However, the impacts of increased greenhouse gas emissions, such as global warming and ocean acidification, can lead to habitat destruction and changes in ecosystems that threaten the survival of many species, ultimately resulting in increased rates of extinction.


What substances trap heat from the earth in?

Water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, ozone and nitrous oxide. They are known as 'greenhouse gases'.

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What gases are most affecting the animals in the North and South?

This is an odd question, although I suppose that the gases that are most affecting the animals near the Poles contribute indirectly. The gases you are referring to are called greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide and methane. They don't so much affect the animals near the poles directly, but more the environment in which these animals live. The greenhouse gases contribute to the melting of ice caps and icebergs which, in turn, does affect polar animals like penguins and polar bears.


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


How are greenhouses gases helpful?

Greenhouse gases are helpful because they trap heat in Earth's atmosphere, which keeps the planet warm enough to support life. Without greenhouse gases, Earth would be too cold for humans, plants, and animals to survive. However, an overabundance of greenhouse gases can lead to climate change and negative impacts on ecosystems.


What does the greenhouse do to the gases from the atmosphere?

The greenhouse effect warms the gases in the atmosphere.


How are the greenhouse gases affecting Antarctica's ice?

Apparently, the oceans are warming around the Antarctic continent, thus melting the ice shelves from underneath.


Is H20 a greenhouse gas?

No actually water is quite the opposite of a grrenhouse gas. Water acts like a giant sink that collects all the greenhouse gases in the air and buries it in the ocean. This is not very good for the fish and other animals that live in the sea becouse the gases that the water collects can poison the animals. This happens the same way that humans can get sick becouse of the dirty air. Sea animals breathe the water through their gills and the greenhouse gases that are in the water poison the animals.


Can greenhouse gas kill animals?

Greenhouse gases themselves do not directly kill animals. However, the impacts of increased greenhouse gas emissions, such as global warming and ocean acidification, can lead to habitat destruction and changes in ecosystems that threaten the survival of many species, ultimately resulting in increased rates of extinction.


what way of making electricity has the most harmful effect on the environment?

Through non-renewable resources.These give off greenhouse gases when combusted affecting the enviroment and require drilling again affecting the enviroment.


How does greenhouse gas affect plants?

Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide can enhance photosynthesis in plants, leading to increased growth under certain conditions. However, excessive greenhouse gas levels can also result in temperature increases and changes in precipitation patterns, which may impact plant health and disrupt ecosystems.


How do you use the words 'greenhouse gases' in a sentence?

Greenhouse gases are naturally occurring gases but by increasing the concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere we are contributing to global warming.


Where in the atmosphere are greenhouse gases?

All of it . . . the largest amount of greenhouse gas is plain old water vapor. (Humidity) Without the greenhouse gasses, the Earth would be an icy ball with no animals, plants, or humans.