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What is bad about carbon-dioxide getting released into the atmosphere?
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a powerful greenhouse gas. When man releases CO2 into the atmosphere it comes from burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas), and that carbon has been safely stored underground for millions of years. So this is extra CO2.The normal carbon cycle, which moves CO2 in and out of the atmosphere, is not able to cope with this extra load, so it stays in the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases capture infrared radiation and so the heat warms the earth. More CO2 means more heat, which is causing global warming.
Why is the atmosphere on Jupiter so cold?
The atmosphere on Jupiter is cold because the planet is located much farther from the Sun than Earth, so it receives less solar energy. Additionally, Jupiter's thick atmosphere traps heat, preventing it from reaching the planet's surface.
Why is venus is hotter than mercury even thow mercury is nearest to the sun?
Because mercury doesn't have and atmosphere it isn't able to hold on to the heat from the Sun. So at night Mercury gets VERY cold. Venus has a very thick atmosphere and it is able to hold on to its heat.Mercury:all the heat escapes because it doesn't have a thick atmosphereVenus:has a thick atmosphere and it is able to hold no to the heat unlike mercury
How does the increasing carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere influence the amount of energy leaving earth's atmosphere but not the quantity coming from the sun?
Radiation from the sun comes to earth in the form of ultraviolet waves. The more harmful ones are blocked by the ozone layer and the useful ones come through the atmosphere unhindered and warm the earth. This warmth then rises in the form of infrared rays. Infrared heat is trapped by greenhouse gases, so not as much heat leaves the earth as enters it.
What characteristics of Venus's atmosphere make the planets so harsh?
the temperature and heat - wikigirl
Why is the daytime much hotter on the moon than anywhere on earth?
The temperature range is so much greater mainly because of the lack of atmosphere. The Moon has no atmosphere, so the radiation from our local star, the Sun, is not filtered or diffused in any way.
Why does mercury's temp vary so much?
Mercury's temperature varies greatly because it has almost no atmosphere to trap heat, causing extreme temperature changes between its day and night sides. During the day, temperatures can reach up to 800°F (430°C) due to the intense heat from the Sun. At night, temperatures can drop as low as -290°F (-180°C) because there is no atmosphere to retain the heat.
Why is the moon cold during the night?
The moon does not produce its own heat like the sun, so it cools down during the night as it radiates heat energy absorbed from the sun. There is no atmosphere on the moon to trap heat, causing the temperatures to drop drastically during the night.
Why is carbon dioxide a pollution?
Carbon dioxide released from burning fossil fuels is polluting the atmosphere causing an overload to the greenhouse effect in the atmosphere. We burn fossil fuels to generate electricity and to drive transport. So much extra CO2 is causing global warming.
Why does the moon get so cold and so hot?
It gets hot and cold. Hot because there is no atmosphere so the sun's rays get in much easily. Cold because there is not atmosphere to trap the heat and don't forget the moon rotates so it still has day and night.
How atmosphere or a lack of atmosphere affects the temperatures of Mercury Venus and Mars?
Mercury has no atmosphere, so it experiences extreme temperature variations between day and night. Venus has a thick atmosphere that traps heat, leading to its extremely high surface temperatures. Mars has a thin atmosphere, which is not effective at trapping heat, resulting in cold surface temperatures.
What is bad about carbon-dioxide getting released into the atmosphere?
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a powerful greenhouse gas. When man releases CO2 into the atmosphere it comes from burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas), and that carbon has been safely stored underground for millions of years. So this is extra CO2.The normal carbon cycle, which moves CO2 in and out of the atmosphere, is not able to cope with this extra load, so it stays in the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases capture infrared radiation and so the heat warms the earth. More CO2 means more heat, which is causing global warming.
Why was john glenn's capsule on fire during entry?
When the capsule begins to enter the atmosphere, the friction of the air on the bottom, or heat sheild, of the capsule creates so much heat that it looks like it is on fire.
Why is the atmosphere on Jupiter so cold?
The atmosphere on Jupiter is cold because the planet is located much farther from the Sun than Earth, so it receives less solar energy. Additionally, Jupiter's thick atmosphere traps heat, preventing it from reaching the planet's surface.
How is the green house effect and global warming alike?
Firstly what does a greenhouse do? It keeps the heat in by stopping the heat from escaping the greenhouse. Imagine the greenhouse as the earth and that the glass is the atmosphere, the atmosphere is getting clogged with all different kinds of gases which is causing the suns heat to stay trapped in Earth which is causing it to heat up. So imagine the greenhouse gases as the windows of a greenhouse which keeps the heat in.
Why is venus is hotter than mercury even thow mercury is nearest to the sun?
Because mercury doesn't have and atmosphere it isn't able to hold on to the heat from the Sun. So at night Mercury gets VERY cold. Venus has a very thick atmosphere and it is able to hold on to its heat.Mercury:all the heat escapes because it doesn't have a thick atmosphereVenus:has a thick atmosphere and it is able to hold no to the heat unlike mercury
Why does the moon get so hot during the day and so cold during night time?
Mostly because it has no atmosphere. When direct sulight hits the surface of the moon, nothing impedes it - and the surface gets very hot, very fast. When that side is turned away from the sun, it is facing the vacuum of space, which is near absolute zero - it gets very cold, very fast. there is no atmosphere to soften the heating, or keep the warmth in, either.
