Global Warming
...and agricultural processes caused by human, natural, and other gas
emissions. This results in an increased emission of
greenhouse gases. (Caroline Quatman). Short-wave solar radiation sinks into the
Earth's atmosphere and warms its surface; while longwave infrared radiation
emitted by earth's surface is absorbed, and then re-emitted by trace gases.
(Brent C. Willhoite)Climate changes occur in our earth's atmosphere due to a
buildup of greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gases can occur naturally as well as a
result of human activities. (Melissa Phillips). Problems can occur when higher
concentrations of greenhouse gases are present in our atmosphere because they
have enhanced our earth's heat trapping capability. (Anne Rector). There
are many misconceptions about global warming. Some believe that pollution
causes global warming, but the fact is global warming is the !
result of burning fossil fuels, coal, and oil that release carbon dioxide.
Another misconception is nuclear power causes climate change. Nuclear power
actually reduces emissions of carbon dioxide when used in place of coal. Some
believe that global warming means that it will become warmer all over. The name
is misleading because in some places, it will actually become colder. The
majority of scientists believe global warming is a process underway and that it
is human-induced. (Misty Thompson).The greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide,
methane, and nitrous oxide. These gases occur naturally. The Earth "uses"
those gases to warm its surface. (Misty Thompson). Carbon dioxide is released
into the atmosphere when solid waste, fossil fuels, wood, and wood products are
burned. Each greenhouse gas absorbs heat differently. If natural gases did not
occur, the temperatures would be 91.4 degrees cooler than the current
temperatures. These gases trap heat and cause the...
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