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Which gases trap heat in the atmosphere?
Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere are called greenhouse gases. This section provides information on emissions and removals of the main greenhouse gases to and from the atmosphere. For more information on the other climate forcers, such as black carbon, please visit the Climate Change Indicators: Climate Forcing page.
What gas keeps the earth warm?
Greenhouse Gases Greenhouse gases are gases鈥攍ike carbon dioxide (CO 2), methane, and nitrous oxide鈥攖hat keep the Earth warmer than it would be without them. The reason they warm the Earth has to do with the way energy enters and leaves our atmosphere. When energy from the sun first reaches us, it does so mainly as light.
What are the 10 most common chemicals found in the atmosphere?
1 Carbon Dioxide (CO2) – 2 Methane (CH4) – 3 Nitrous oxide (N2O) – 4 Dichlorodifluoromethane (CCl2F2) – 5 Chlorodifluoromethane (CHClF2) – 6 Tetrafluoromethane (CF4) – 7 Hexafluoroethane (C2F6) – 8 Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) – 9 Nitrogen Trifluoride (NF3) – 10 Ozone (O3) – More items…
What are the two main sources of atmospheric CO2?
Sources of atmospheric CO 2 include volcanoes, the combustion and decay of organic matter, respiration by aerobic (oxygen-using) organisms, and the burning of fossil fuels, clearing of land, and production of cement by humans.