Burning fossil fuels like coal and oil (as we do to power our vehicles and to produce electricity) releases extra carbon dioxide that has been hidden away underground for millions of years.
Yes. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas. If levels of it in the atmosphere are higher than normal, then they trap more heat. This is causing global warming, and the world warming is causing changes in climate.
The more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, the higher the temperature.
Gas does not directly cause Ice to melt. However if you are talking about glaciers then the gas Carbon Dioxide (CO2) causes the earths atmosphere to heat up (because it traps more of the Sun's heat) and this causes glaciers to melt - because the Earths climate is hotter.
No. Carbon dioxide is thoroughly mixed into the atmosphere and cannot separate from the air simply though gravity. Some carbon dioxide does go into water to become locked away in carbonate minerals, but the primary way of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is through photosynthesis, a process by which plants and algae convert water and carbon dioxide into sugar and oxygen. Currently we are producing more carbon dioxide than the plants can absorb, resulting in an increase in the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
False.
There is much more nitrogen in earth's atmosphere than carbon dioxide. Nitrogen forms about 79%, while carbon dioxide makes up about 0.04%.
Yes, there is more carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere than argon. Carbon dioxide makes up about 0.04% of the atmosphere, while argon makes up about 0.93%.
Cellular respiration releases carbon dioxide as a byproduct. This carbon dioxide is then released into the atmosphere. As more organisms undergo cellular respiration, more carbon dioxide is added to the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming.
More carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
There is approximately 2,500 times more carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Earth's atmosphere than oxygen (O2). The concentration of oxygen in the atmosphere is around 20.95%, while carbon dioxide makes up about 0.04%.
Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis. When trees are cut down and not replaced, this carbon dioxide is no longer absorbed, leading to an increase in its levels in the atmosphere. Additionally, when trees are burnt or decompose, the stored carbon is released back into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.
Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas. More of it in the earth's atmosphere means that more heat will be retained. This will, indeed is, causing global warming.
Photosynthesis is the main process in the carbon cycle that decreases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. During photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide from the air and convert it into carbohydrates and oxygen. This helps to store carbon and reduce the overall concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Yes. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas. If levels of it in the atmosphere are higher than normal, then they trap more heat. This is causing global warming, and the world warming is causing changes in climate.
Argon is more abundant in the Earth's atmosphere compared to carbon dioxide. Argon makes up about 0.93% of the atmosphere, while carbon dioxide makes up about 0.04%. However, carbon dioxide is more abundant in terms of its overall presence in the Earth's carbon cycle due to its role in processes like photosynthesis and respiration.
The more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, the higher the temperature.