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It depends on which greenhouse gas doubled its concentration.
Water vapour is the most plentiful greenhouse gas, but only remains in the atmosphere for a few days and precipitation will prevent its concentration from doubling.
Carbon dioxide levels have indeed increased by 35 per cent since pre-industrial times and the rate of increase in concentration is growing rapidly, so in the absence of any action at all, would certainly double. The present concentration is just over 380 parts per million (ppm), and doubling this to around 760 ppm would be disastrous. Long before this level was reached, the governments of the world would place our global economy on a war footing and mandate a zero-carbon economy no matter what the pain caused by this. Clearly, we never wish to get to the point that this action became necessary.
Methane levels have also increased since pre-industrial times but the rate of increase in concentration is growing more slowly. The disaster that could result from doubling atmospheric methane concentrations means that it could never be allowed to happen.
If greenhouse gas levels reach the point where there is a 'runaway greenhouse effect' because of positive feedback resulting from higher temperatures, then there will no longer be any action that we can take to prevent its continuance. We would simply have to accept the consequences.
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Why would increased levels of greenhouse gases contribute to higher temperatures?
Increased levels of greenhouse gases trap more heat in the Earth's atmosphere, creating a "greenhouse effect." This leads to higher temperatures as more heat is retained and absorbed by the Earth's surface.
What would happen to the rate of a reaction with rate law rate k NO H2 if the concentrations of NO were doubled?
The rate would be four times larger
What will happen to the volume of the gas if the temperature is doubled?
Assuming all other variables are kept the same, the volume would double.
What would happen if the Greenhouse effect enhanced?
If the greenhouse effect were to enhance, it would lead to an increase in global temperatures, resulting in more extreme weather events like heatwaves, droughts, and storms. This would also contribute to the melting of polar ice caps, leading to rising sea levels and disruption of ecosystems.
What would happen to the mean speed of gas if temperature is doubled?
If the temperature of a gas is doubled, the mean speed of the gas molecules will also double. This is because the average kinetic energy of the gas molecules is directly proportional to the temperature according to the kinetic theory of gases.
What would happen if the amount of molecules in earth's atmosphere doubled?
They would create a double greenhouse effect
What would happen to the area of a triangle when both dimensions are doubled?
If both dimensions are doubled then the area is quadrupled. This is true of any geometric shape.
What will happen if you stop the greenhouse effect?
Stopping the greenhouse effect would lead to a significant drop in global temperatures. This could disrupt ecosystems and weather patterns, with potential effects on agriculture, sea levels, and natural habitats. However, without the greenhouse effect, Earth would be much colder and possibly uninhabitable.
Why would increased levels of greenhouse gases contribute to higher temperatures?
Increased levels of greenhouse gases trap more heat in the Earth's atmosphere, creating a "greenhouse effect." This leads to higher temperatures as more heat is retained and absorbed by the Earth's surface.
What would happen to the volume of a rectangular prism if its side lengths were doubled?
The volume would increase by a factor of 23 = 8
What would happen to the mean of a data set if you doubled every number in it?
The Value of the Mean will Double as well.
What would happen to the rate of a reaction with rate law rate k NO H2 if the concentrations of NO were doubled?
The rate would be four times larger
What would happen if the population of a species in an area doubled?
The animal that preys upon that species would grow fatter, and produce more young.
What will happen to the volume of the gas if the temperature is doubled?
Assuming all other variables are kept the same, the volume would double.
What would happen to the quotient of two numbers when the divisor is doubled?
It is halved. 48/12 = 4 48/24 = 2
What would happen when greenhouse gases enter earth's atmosphere?
Greenhouse gases entering Earth's atmosphere trap heat from the sun, leading to an increased greenhouse effect. This trapped heat raises the Earth's average temperature, causing global warming and climate change. The consequences include rising sea levels, more frequent extreme weather events, and disruptions to ecosystems and biodiversity.
What would happen if the Greenhouse effect enhanced?
If the greenhouse effect were to enhance, it would lead to an increase in global temperatures, resulting in more extreme weather events like heatwaves, droughts, and storms. This would also contribute to the melting of polar ice caps, leading to rising sea levels and disruption of ecosystems.
