Geography
Do you think Greenhouse Gases affect earth's heat budget? Give examples to support your answer.
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Yes, greenhouse gases affect the Earth's heat budget in the following ways:
Trap Terrestrial Radiation — Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and water vapour absorb and trap the Earth's outgoing terrestrial radiation, reducing heat loss to space.
Maintain Earth's Temperature — They act like a blanket around the Earth, keeping it warm and making it suitable for life.
Global Warming — An increase in greenhouse gases due to human activities disturbs the Earth's heat balance, causing global warming and climate change.
Human Activities — Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial emissions increase greenhouse gas concentrations, enhancing the greenhouse effect.
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