Description : Assertion (A) : Methane component of greenhouse gases contributing to global warming is about 20 per cent. Reason (R) : Introduction of multi-point fu
Last Answer : Assertion (A) : Methane component of greenhouse gases contributing to global warming is about 20 per cent ... but reason is wrong D. Both are wrong
Description : One greenhouse gas contributes 14% to total global warming and another contributes 6%. These are respectively indentified as:
Last Answer : One greenhouse gas contributes 14% to total global warming and another contributes 6%. These are respectively ... and `CO_(2)` D. Methane and CFCs
Last Answer : One greenhouse gas contributes 14% to total global warming and another contributes 6%. These are respectively ... methane D. `N_(2)O` and methane
Description : Relative contribution of various green house gases to total global warming is given in the diagrams. Identify the green house gases
Last Answer : Relative contribution of various green house gases to total global warming is given in the diagrams. Identify the green ... CH_(4),c-CO_(2),d-N_(2)O`
Description : Which greenhouse gas contributes 20% of global warming
Last Answer : Which greenhouse gas contributes 20% of global warming A. Methane B. `N_(2)O` C. CFCs D. `CO_(2)`
Description : What is global warming and the greenhouse effect?
Last Answer : The greenhouse effect is the way the greenhouse gases (water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane etc) in the atmosphere trap the sun's heat to keep the planet warm. This effect is supported by the ... effect that is responsible for global warming.A:Global warming, as the word has been used in recent
Description : Greenhouse gas having largest contribution to global warming A) Carbon dioxide (60%) (B) Nitrous oxide (5%) (C) Methane (15%) (D) CFC
Last Answer : A) Carbon dioxide (60%)
Description : What refers to the heating of the earth’s atmosphere not caused by direct sunlight but by infrared light radiated by the surface and absorbed mainly by atmospheric carbon dioxide? A. Greenhouse effect B. Global warming C. Thermal rise effect D. Ozone effect
Last Answer : Greenhouse effect
Description : How does the presence of greenhouse gases cause golbal warming -Geography
Last Answer : There are five gases of human origin that contribute most - together up to 95% of the total - to the increase in global warming. Here you will discover the source of their emission, the time they spend ... use and is also given off from waste tips. It lasts an average of 12 years in the atmosphere.
Description : Which one of the following Greenhouse gases has the greatest warming effect? A. Carbon dioxide B. Methane C. Carbon monoxide D. Helium
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : Assertion (A): Deforestation is one main factor contributing to global warming. Reason (R) : Besides `CO_(2)`, two other gases methane and CFCs are al
Last Answer : Assertion (A): Deforestation is one main factor contributing to global warming. Reason (R) : Besides ` ... true but reason is wrong D. Both are wrong
Description : What are sources of the gases that contribute to global warming?
Last Answer : The big three greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming include carbon dioxide, which comes almost exclusively from burning fossil fuels. The other two are methane and nitrous oxide, which come mostly from animal and agricultural waste.
Description : Which of the following gases contributes maximum to global warming? (A) CFC (B) CO2 (C) Methane (D) NO 2
Last Answer : (C) Methane
Description : Global warming is attributed to increase in concentration of green house gases like (A) CO2 (B) CFCs (C)CH4 (D) All of these
Last Answer : (D) All of these
Description : Which of the following gases cause global warming? (A) Carbon monoxide (B) Carbon dioxide (C) Nitrogen (D) Ozone
Last Answer : (B) Carbon dioxide
Description : It is estimated that out of the total global warming the relative contribution of `CO_(2)`, `CH_(4)` CFCs and `N_(2)O` are found respectively as:
Last Answer : It is estimated that out of the total global warming the relative contribution of `CO_(2)`, `CH_(4)` CFCs ... 60% C. 60%,20%,14%,6% D. 6%,14%,20%,60%
Description : Here is an interesting question. Which might be the major factor responsible for the rise in carbon dioxide ("greenhouse gases") in our atmosphere?? (There is not likely to be much consensus as to the 'correct' answer. Think critically and objectively about this issue.)
Last Answer : The major source of carbon dioxide is likely coming from volcanoes, vents in our earth's crust, the oceans, and weathering of the earth's crust.
Description : Which of the following atmospheric gases constitute greenhouse gases? a. Carbon dioxide b. Nitrogen c. Nitrous oxide d. Water vapour Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (1) a, c and d (2) a and d (3) a and c (4) a, b and d
Last Answer : a, c and d
Description : Pick out the correct statement. (A) Deforestation helps in controlling the green house effect (B) Global warming is detrimental for increase in food productivity and may cause flood and cyclone ( ... natural source of production of SO2 & H2S pollutant (D) Sulphur dioxide causes death by asphyxiation
Last Answer : (B) Global warming is detrimental for increase in food productivity and may cause flood and cyclone
Description : Which of the following strategy is not a correct approach to reduce global warming ?
Last Answer : Which of the following strategy is not a correct approach to reduce global warming ? A. ... . Cutting trees and increasing growth of human population
Last Answer : Which of the following strategy is not a correct approach to reduce global warming ? A. ... forest, for photosynthetic utilisation of `CO_(2)`
Description : Who was the first scientist credited with pointing out that certain gases could cause a greenhouse effect? w) John Tyndall x) Charles Darwin y) Roger Tory Peterson z) Stephen Jay Gould
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- JOHN TYNDALL
Description : The two gases making highest relative contribution to the greenhouse gases are:
Last Answer : The two gases making highest relative contribution to the greenhouse gases are: A. `CH_(4)` and `N_(2)O` B. CFCs ... `NO_(2)` D. `CO_(2)` and `CH_(4)`
Last Answer : The two gases making highest relative contribution to the greenhouse gases are: A. `CO_(2) and CH_(4)` B. `CH_(4) ... N_(2)O` D. `CO_(2) and N_(2)O`
Description : Could the rise in the average temperature of the globe cause an increase in greenhouse gases' density?
Last Answer : answer:It certainly seems counterintuitive to me unless. At higher temperatures it would seem the gasses would be less dense, not more. Rising temperatures will also tilt the greenhouse gas mix more toward ... . If you can buttonhole him at some point, ask him to explain his thinking on that.
Description : Do humans release greenhouse gases?
Last Answer : Well, I'm no scientist but I think farts are methane.
Description : Which sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in India ? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : What are greenhouse gases ?
Last Answer : Carbon dioxide , methane , nitrous oxide , chloro fluoro carbon , sulfur hexa fluoride , water vapor.
Description : What are the greenhouse gases ?
Last Answer : The gases that cause the greenhouse effect in the air are called greenhouse gases. Such as - carbon dioxide , methane , chloro fluoro carbon , nitrous oxide.
Description : Greenhouse effect is the comulative result of the influences of certain gases. Identify the gas which is not involved in this influence:
Last Answer : Greenhouse effect is the comulative result of the influences of certain gases. Identify the gas ... . Carbon dioxide C. Chloroflurocarbons D. Nitrogen
Description : `CO_(2), CH_(4), N_(2)O` and CFCs are called greenhouse gases because they can absorb:
Last Answer : `CO_(2), CH_(4), N_(2)O` and CFCs are called greenhouse gases because they can absorb: ... radiations C. visible light radiations D. X-ray radiations
Description : Heat that radiates back from greenhouse gases (green house flux) causes
Last Answer : Heat that radiates back from greenhouse gases (green house flux) causes A. Addition global warming B. Thermal inversion C. Eutrophication D. Smog
Description : Which of the following pairs of gases are the major cause of "Greenhouse effect"?
Last Answer : Which of the following pairs of gases are the major cause of "Greenhouse effect"? A. `CO_(2) and N_(2)O` B. ... . `CO_(2) and CO` D. `CFCs and SO_(2)`
Description : Maximum greenhouse gases are released from:
Last Answer : Maximum greenhouse gases are released from: A. India B. France C. USA D. Britain
Description : Which of the following a set is greenhouse gases?
Last Answer : Which of the following a set is greenhouse gases? A. `CFC,CH_(4),CO_(2),N_(2)O` B. `CO_(2),CH_(4),N_(2),O_ ... N_(2)O_(3)` D. `CO_(2),CFC,N_(2),O_(2)`
Description : Greenhouse gases are
Last Answer : Greenhouse gases are A. Absorbers of long-wave radiations from the earth B. Transparent to both ... from the earth for passage into outer space
Description : Write short notes on: Greenhouse gases
Last Answer : Write short notes on: Greenhouse gases
Description : Why are nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide called greenhouse gases?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : What are produces greenhouse gases besides humans?
Description : Three common greenhouse gases include
Last Answer : Ans. Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide
Description : (4) To reduce greenhouse gases Explanation: The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty which extends the 19992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that commits State Parties to reduce green hourse gas emissions.
Last Answer : The lustre of the metals is because of – (1) high density, due to closed packing of atoms (2) high polish (3) reflection of light due to the presence of free electrons (4) absorption of light due to the presence of cavities
Description : What is the objective of the Kyoto Protocol? (1) To abolish child labour (2) To eliminate nuclear weapons (3) To increase ground water levels (4) To reduce greenhouse gases
Last Answer : (4) To reduce greenhouse gases Explanation: The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty which extends the 19992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that commits State Parties to reduce greenhourse gas emissions.
Description : Which sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in India?
Last Answer : Electric power generation
Description : Name the greenhouse gases.
Last Answer : Carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, methane and ozone are the greenhouse gases.
Description : What are greenhouse gases?
Last Answer : The gases responsible greenhouse effects are called greenhouse gases.