Greenhouse Effect and Gases

The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth’s surface, and it is primarily caused by the presence of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. These gases include:

• Carbon Dioxide (CO2): Released through natural processes like respiration and volcanic eruptions, as well as human activities such as burning fossil fuels.

• Methane (CH4): Emitted during the production and transport of coal, oil, and natural gas, and also from livestock and other agricultural practices.

• Nitrous Oxide (N2O): Produced by agricultural and industrial activities, as well as during combustion of fossil fuels and solid waste.

• Water Vapor (H2O): The most abundant greenhouse gas, it plays a crucial role in the greenhouse effect, being responsible for a significant portion of the heat retention.

• Ozone (O3): A greenhouse gas found in the Earth's stratosphere, ozone absorbs and scatters ultraviolet solar radiation, contributing to warming when present in the lower atmosphere.