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If the sun increased the energy that it outputs by a mere 10 percent, the global temperatures would increase dramatically. This is because the energy output by the sun right now makes the Earth's temperature the optimum temperature for sustaining life.
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What has been linked to periods of increased global temperatures?
Fiercer storms.
Do greenhouse gases in the atmosphere cause global warming?
Yes because the energy from the sun is not reflected back into space. It stays in Earth's atmosphere, raising global temperatures.
Why would increased levels of greenhouse gases contribute to higher temperatures?
Greenhouse gases trap the heat rising fom the earth. Increased levels of greenhouse gases mean that global warming will get worse.
What is a predicted consequence of increased carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere?
A predicted consequence of increased carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere is an increase in global temperatures, as carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas which captures and retains the sun's heat.
Describe global warming in terms of radiation balance?
In order for the earth to remain livable, the amount of energy going in and out from the earth must be equal. Global warming is the increase of average temperature, and radiation balance is when the balance between energy coming into the earth and the amount of energy going out of the earth are equal. We have more energy coming in than out, so temperatures are higher then usual. This is global warming.
What is a direct concern stemming from rising global temperatures?
increased use of alternative energy sources. -- A+
Why has the temperatures increased?
Global Warming
What has happened to global temperatures as atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide have increased?
They both have increased.
What has been linked to periods of increased global temperatures?
Fiercer storms.
What would happen to global temperatures if the amount of greenhouse gases increased or decreased?
increased = Hotter Decreased = Coler
What do many scientists theorize is the cause for the higher global temperatures?
Increased emissions of greenhouse gases
Which is the most likely outcome of increased global temperatures?
Rising sea levelsClimate change will occur.
What was the earths climate 50 years ago?
Global temperatures on both land and sea have increased by 0.75 °C (1.35 °F) relative to the period 1860-1900. Land temperatures have increased twice as fast as water.
What is called global warming?
Global warming is the slow, steady increase in global temperatures. It is caused by increased levels in carbon dioxide and other pollutants caused by things like factories, and transportation.
What are the specific effects of climate change?
Increased global temperatures, increased water levels due to melting of polar ice caps. Possibly more volatile weather.
How is global warming increased?
Global warming is increased by adding further greenhouse gases to the atmosphere, particularly carbon dioxide and methane. Average global temperatures rose by around 0.75 degrees during the twentieth century. The Kyoto Protocol set a target of limiting further rises to no more than 2 degrees Celsius, but the International Energy Agency now says that this target is no longer achievable.
What gas is responsible for trapping the sun's energy and causing an increase in global temperatures?
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
