Sunlight

Solar
radiation

Refected by
atmosphere

Most are
absorbed
By
atmospher
e

CO
2

N2O
CO
2
N2O

CH4

CFC

CFC

Absorbed
by the earth

N2O

Radiated
by
atmospher
e
as heat

Greenhouse
effect

CH4

CO
2

CH4
CFC

Global Warming

Global Warming

Is the gradual
increase
in
the
overall
temperature
of the earths
atmosphere

Natural
Greenhouse
Effect

CO
2

N2O
CF
C

CH
4

Enhanced
Greenhouse
Effect

Greenhouse Gass

Fig. 8.2 shows

greenhouse gases such
as carbon dioxide,
methane (CH4),
chlorofluorocarbons
(CFCs), and nitrous
oxide N2O) trap heat
preventing it from
escaping the Earth.

Causes Global Warming

Industri
al
Revoluti
on

Burning fossil fuels

releases the carbon
dioxide stored millions of
years ago. Most of the
increased carbon dioxide
comes from fossil fuels

Deforestation releases the

carbon stored in trees. Less
trees also means less
carbon dioxide can be

Effects Of Global
Warming

Melting of Ice Caps and

Rising Sea Level

Extreme Weather Condition

heat
waves
has
increased
droughts has increased
heavy
daily
precipitation events
tracks and intensity of
storms

Coral Bleaching

END!