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Why do you think CO2 emissions have been increasing since the Industrial Revolution?
Carbon Dioxide is a naturally occurring compound released by animals and absorbed by vegetation. As the amount of vegetation reduces and the number of animals increases we are invariably going to witness an increase in atmospheric Carbon Dioxide.
Fossil fuel releases carbon dioxide when it is being burnt to power industry, to generate electricity and to drive transport.
For example, catalytic converters in engines do three jobs:
- They catalyze Carbon Monoxide (poisonous) into Carbon Dioxide (not-poisonous).
- They catalzye Nitrous Oxides into Nitrogen and Oxygen (a lot of the Oxygen is also utilized by the catalyzation of Carbon Monoxide into Carbon Dioxide).
- They burn off unburned hydrocarbons, resulting in water and, you guessed it, Carbon Dioxide.
There are lots of sources of Carbon Dioxide. Carbon Dioxide is a fairly large, simple, and stable compound, and it would require vast amounts of energy to retrieve the Carbon and the Oxygen. This is why CO2 is increasing, and has been increasing since the Industrial Revolution.
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What greenhouse gases increased significantly after the Industrial Revolution?
After the Industrial Revolution, 200 years ago, when we discovered and started to burn coal we began releasing carbon dioxide. This is the greenhouse gas that has increased significantly since that time, and is causing global warming.
How much percent have carbon dioxide increased since the industrial revolution?
Carbon dioxide levels have increased by about 40% since the start of the industrial revolution. This rise is mainly due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, which release more CO2 into the atmosphere than natural processes can absorb.
Was there always global warming?
No, global warming is a relatively recent phenomenon that has significantly accelerated since the industrial revolution. Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, have increased greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere, leading to global warming.
How does fossil change our environment changed over time?
Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, have significantly altered our environment since their widespread use began during the Industrial Revolution. Initially, they fueled rapid industrial growth and urbanization, leading to economic advancements but also increased greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Over time, the accumulation of these emissions has contributed to climate change, resulting in rising global temperatures, extreme weather events, and biodiversity loss. In response, there is a growing shift towards renewable energy sources to mitigate these environmental impacts.
What is the number of years of data needed to predict Global warming?
Scientists have been using the data over the last 250 years (since the start of the Industrial Revolution) to monitor the rise of Global Warming.
What has has increased in concentration in the atmosphere since the beginning of industrial revolution?
Mostly CO2 emissions.
How long has air pollution been a problem?
Air pollution has been a problem since the industrial revolution in the 18th century when the burning of fossil fuels became widespread. However, it became a more significant concern in the mid-20th century with the rapid industrialization and increase in vehicle emissions.
Impact of Robert Falcon Scott on Industrial Revolution?
There is no documentation that Robert Falcon Scott influenced the industrial revolution, since he lived a few centuries after the industrial revolution occurred.
What has has increased in concentration in the atmosphere since the beginning of the industrial revolution?
Carbon dioxide (CO2) has increased in concentration in the atmosphere since the beginning of the industrial revolution. This is primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas, which release large amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere. The increased concentration of CO2 is a major driver of climate change.
What greenhouse gases increased significantly after the Industrial Revolution?
After the Industrial Revolution, 200 years ago, when we discovered and started to burn coal we began releasing carbon dioxide. This is the greenhouse gas that has increased significantly since that time, and is causing global warming.
How has the economic structure of Europe changed since the industrial revolution?
it changed by the land.
What gas has increase in concentration in the atmosphere since the beginning of the industrial revolution?
Carbon dioxide
What atmospheric element has increased in the atmosphere since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?
Carbon Dioxide
Who invented railroads during the Industrial Revolution?
In fact, the railways were a product, rather than a cause, of the Industrial Revolution since raw materials were transported using railways.
Are screws manmade?
Originally they were, but since the time of the industrial revolution they've been machine-made.
Why is there so much slavery during the Industrial Revolution?
the reason for slavery in the industrial revolution is since the cotton gin was invented, the demand for cotton increased. Slave/Plantation owners needed their slaves to work harder so they could make their profit
Why was the 19th century an age of progress?
Most noticeably, the British industrial revolution occurred. Which was arguably the most notable event in human history since the neolithic revolution
