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XI science (PCM)
11101

TOPIC
chemistry
SUB-TOPIC :

Rajeshwari Reddy

Chemistry
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Environmental
Greenhouse effect

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Greenhouse effect- Thegreenhouse effectoccurs

when certain gases in the atmosphere (theair
around theEarth) entrapinfrared radiation.
The greenhouse effect is natural.
The greenhouse effect is important. Without the
greenhouse effect, the earth would not be warm
enough for humans to live. But if the greenhouse
effect becomes stronger, it could make the earth
warmer than usual. Even a little extra warming of
the earth may cause problems for humans, plants
and animals.

Why it is named green house effct:

This phenomena is named as greenhouse effect
bceause it is similar to a similar to a greenhouse for
plants . A greenhouse is a place where plants are
grown on the soil but there are walls and roof made
of glass. The suns energy can enter through the
glass but cannot go out of it . This energy is thus
absorbed by the soil and the structure of the green
house . The energy thus absorbed is re-emitted back
into the greenhouse. Hence it is called greenhouse
effect.

The components of greenhouse effect:

The major greenhouse gases are water vapour (not

including clouds), carbon dioxide, methane, and ozone.
Other greenhouse gases include, but are not limited to,
nitrous oxide, sulphur hexafluoride , hydrofluorocarbons ,
perfluorocarbons and chlorofluorocarbons.
Some greenhouse gases come from natural sources.
Evaporationadds water vapour to the atmosphere.
Animals and plants release carbon dioxide when they
respire, or breathe.
Methane is released naturally from some low-oxygen
environments, such asswamps.
Nitrous oxide is produced by certain processes in soil and
water.
Volcanoesboth on land and under the oceanrelease
greenhouse gases, so periods of high volcanic activity
tend to be warmer.

Greenhouse effect increase in global warming:

If the rate at which the solar radiation are arriving

the earth remains constant but the amount of CO2in
the air increases , the heat radiated back to the
earth will increase.
As a result temperature of the earths surface will
increase.
Due to this higher global temperature is likely to
increase the incidence of infectious diseases like
malaria , dengue , yellow fever and sleeping sickness.
This increase in global temperature is called
GLOBAL WARMING.

Increase of carbon dioxide gas in the atmosphere:

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Carbon dioxide is increased for the following reasons;

Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel burning
and power plants
Carbon dioxide emissions from burning gasoline for
transportation.
Another way humans release CO2 into the
atmosphere is by cutting downforests, because trees
contain large amounts of carbon.
Fluorinated gases include chlorofluorocarbons
(CFCs),hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), and
hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). These gases are used
inaerosol cans and refrigeration.

How to reduce global warming :

By preferring walking or bicycles or public

transport.

By planting more trees .

By avoiding burning of dry leaves.

Look for Renewable Fuel Options.

Use fluorescent Light Bulbs.

Recycle your organic waste.

Effects due to global warming

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