Greenhouse Effect and Atmospheric Chemistry
Greenhouse Effect and Atmospheric Chemistry
Greenhouse Effect and Atmospheric Chemistry
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<strong>Greenhouse</strong> gases<br />
<strong>Greenhouse</strong>gasestraptheemittedinfraredradiationfromearthsurfaceinthe<br />
lower troposphere by atomic or molecular absorption processes, causing a<br />
gradual heating of the lower atmosphere layer.<br />
H 2 O is the most natural occurring greenhouse gas (humidity, clouds). CO 2 is<br />
2 2<br />
primarily an anthropogenic greenhouse gas (industry, traffic). Additional<br />
anthropogenic greenhouse gases are industry produced Chlorofluorcarbons<br />
(CFCs) <strong>and</strong> Hydrofluorcarbons (HCFCs).
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