GreenHouse effect

Introduction

When gases in the earth’s atmosphere trap the sun’s heat, that procedure is known as the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect makes the earth much warmer than without the atmosphere. Earth is comfortable for us to live in, and the greenhouse effect is most important for making this possible. Relevant data is also provided by the researchers and scientists that the temperature near the earth’s surface is constantly rising. In our atmosphere, the amount of carbon dioxide and many other greenhouse gases is increased, as NASA observed.

Greenhouse effect.

In the form of heat, Earth consumes infrared radiation from the sun, which is lost to space after circulating in the atmosphere. The atmosphere can absorb short-wave radiation from the sun, and the greenhouse effect increases the rate; on the global temperature, it has an extensively weaker effect.

Causes of Greenhouse Effect

Most of the earth’s greenhouse effect is contributed by gases like,

• The water vapour (H₂O)
• The carbon dioxide (CO₂)
• The nitrous oxide(N₂O)
• The methane (CH₄)
• The ozone (O₃)

Some major causes of the greenhouse effects are as follows,

• The first major cause is the burning of fossil fuels,

A crucial part of our lives is fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are widely used in transportation, in producing electricity. The utilisation of fossil fuels has also increased with the increasing population. And this is why there is an increase in the release of greenhouse gases in the environment.

• So, the second major cause for the greenhouse effect is Deforestation,

The trees and plants take carbon dioxide, and in exchange, they release oxygen. There is a substantial increase in greenhouse gases because of the cutting of trees, which eventually leads to increases in the temperature of the Earth.

• The third major important causes are Farming,

In fertilisers, one of the most important contributors to the greenhouse effect is present, Nitrous Oxide, which is released into the atmosphere.

The Effects of Greenhouse Effect:

The main effects produced by the greenhouse effects are,

• Global Warming

An incremental increase in the average temperature of the atmosphere of the earth is referred to as Global warming.

• The Depletion of  Ozone Layer

From the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays, the ozone layer protects the Earth. Harmful UV rays enter the Earth’s atmosphere due to the depletion of the ozone layer, which mainly leads to skin cancer and a drastic change in the climate. The greenhouse effect is causing depletion of the ozone layer.

• The Smog

When the combination of fog and smoke is mixed, smog is formed. Smog can be formed by man-made activities as well as by natural means.

• Acidification of Water Bodies

Acid rain occurs when the greenhouse gases are mixed with rainwater.

• The Runaway Greenhouse Effect

When the planet absorbs more radiation than radiates back, this happens.

The planet’s temperature keeps rising, and the heat lost from the Earth’s surface is less.

Humans behaviours that are impacting the greenhouse effect:

The Earth’s natural greenhouse effect is changing due to human activities. For instance, by the burning of fossil fuels like oil puts and coal, we are leading carbon dioxide into our atmosphere.

In our atmosphere, the amount of carbon dioxide and many other greenhouse gases is increased, as NASA observed.

An extensive amount of heat is trapped in the atmosphere of the earth because of these greenhouse gases. And this is the reason why our Earth is becoming warmer.

Global Warming

Near the earth’s surface, the incremental increase of temperature is known as Global warming. And this happening has been examined for more over the past one or two centuries. The Earth’s climatic pattern is frightened by the happening of global warming. Relevant data is also provided by the researchers and scientists that the temperature near the earth’s surface is constantly rising.

Natural Causes of Global Warming

• Volcanoes:

The largest natural contributors to global warming are volcanoes.

• Water Vapour:

One sort of greenhouse gas is water vapour. More water gets evaporated from the water bodies due to the increase in the temperature of the earth.

Some Effects of Global Warming

Some major effects of global warming are,

• The temperature rise:

An extensive amount of increase in the temperature of earth has arisen, which leads to global warming. The temperature has increased by 1° since 1880.

• A threat to the ecosystem:

The coral reefs are affected by global warming, which leads to the death of animals and plants. The fragility of coral reefs is even worse than ever due to global temperature.

• The changing of Climate:

The changing of climate conditions has occurred due to global warming. At some places, floods occur, and at some places, droughts. Due to global warming, climate imbalance has occurred.

• The spread of diseases has occurred:

A change in the habits of humidity and heat has occurred due to global warming. And these diseases are carried and spread by mosquitoes which are harmful to us.

Conclusion:

The greenhouse effect makes the earth much warmer than without the atmosphere. In the form of heat, it consumes infrared radiation from the sun, which is lost to space after circulating in the atmosphere. The trees and plants take carbon dioxide, and in exchange, they release oxygen. Near the earth’s surface, the incremental increase of temperature is known as Global warming. The largest natural contributors to global warming are volcanoes. A change in the habits of humidity and heat has occurred due to global warming. From the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays, the ozone layer protects the Earth. In the upper regions of the stratosphere, the ozone layer is found.