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Greenhouse
Gas : Greenhouse gases refer
to gases in the Earth's atmosphere that
prevent the release of heat into space and
therefore maintain heat retention in the
atmosphere of the planet. Much like a greenhouse
trapping the heat of the sun, greenhouse
gases act like a clear insulating blanket,
allowing the sun's energy to warm the atmosphere
but not allowing the Earth to radiate some
of that heat back into space. Many of these
gases are naturally present around the Earth,
causing our planet to contain heat necessary
for life. Increased production of these
gases by man, however, has created a build
up of gases in higher levels of the atmosphere
causing an imbalance of heat retention and
release.
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The term "greenhouse
gases" usually refers to the human-produced
gases that contribute to the atmospheric
warming effect. Such gases include carbon
dioxide, methane, ozone and chlorofluorocarbons
(CFCs). Based on core samples from glaciers
around the world, scientists have determined
that products of the industrial revolution
are largely to blame for the rise in greenhouse
gases in the atmosphere and the consequential
warming of the Earth. Prior to the industrial
revolution, human influence on atmospheric
temperatures was very small. Since the rise
of industry, factories, and large-scale
use of fossil-fuels, however, there has
been and continues to be a rise in the levels
of greenhouse gases.
Also called : Carbon Gases
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