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Yes - the atmosphere of Venus is 90 times more dense than that on Earth and it is made of 96.5% of CO2 and a 3% of nitrogen. Interestingly there is almost no water in the atmosphere of Venus. Because water vapor is a lighter gas than CO2, water vapor and other lighter gases would tend to rise and be swept away by the solar wind. By comparison, the atmosphere of earth is about 70% nitrogen, 29% oxygen and 1% other gases like argon, water vapor, helium, nitrogen, and a smidgen of CO2 (about 0.04%).
On earth, most of the greenhouse effect is due to water vapor. Water vapor causes between 36% and 66% of the greenhouse effect on Earth for clear sky conditions and between 66% and 85% when including clouds - depending on how cloudy an area is. The rest of the greenhouse effect is attributed to methane, CO2, nitrous oxide, and CFCs.
Because of the denser atmosphere and the chemical composition Venus experiences an intense green-house effect that raises the temperature over the surface to more than 470ºC. Clouds are common on Earth but they completely cover Venus' atmosphere. They are made of sulfuric acid droplets at 50-70 km above the surface and at temperatures comparable to Earth's surface temperatures. Once solar energy penetrates the clouds, they act like a blanket to keep the heat in. You see the same phenomena on earth where cloudy winter nights tend to be warmer than winter nights with clear skies.
The denser atmosphere of Venus also adds to the greenhouse effect there. The added density is like throwing on more blankets to keep you warm in bed. The more blankets you have, the less heat can escape.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes, it has a strong greenhouse effect and the atmosphere, more than 90% carbon dioxide is very warm.
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∙ 9y agoNo. The clouds of Venus actually reflect sunlight, cooling the planet. The greenhouse effect on Venus is a result of the planet's atmosphere being made mostly of carbon dioxide.
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∙ 14y agoVenus.
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Scientists are studying the greenhouse effect of which planet?
Earth mostly, but also Venus and Mars.
Why does the greenhouse effect on Mars not diminish?
There is a greenhouse effect on Mars, but a small one. With all that Carbon Dioxide in Mars' atmosphere (96.5%), you might expect to find a runaway greenhouse effect like that on Venus, but it is not the case. The atmospheric density on Mars is so low that the carbon dioxide creates only a minor greenhouse effect. And Mars is so cold that clouds of dry ice (frozen CO2) and some water crystals drift about in the Martian atmosphere.
Does carbon dioxide on Venus cause the planet to be cooler or warmer than Earth or Mars?
The carbon dioxide on Venus, by its greater volume and density, has a much greater warming effect (Greenhouse effect) on Venus. The heat in the atmosphere, combined with Venus's closer orbit to the Sun, creates a surface temperature around 460°C (860°F).Earth has comparatively little CO2 but it has a warming effect as well. The atmosphere on Mars has a higher CO2percentage than on Earth, but it is so thin that it does yield much benefit for the planet, which is quite cold most of the time.
Which of the following planets has the strongest greenhouse effect in its atmosphere A Venus B Earth C Jupiter D Mars?
venus. it has billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide which traps heat. the pressure is also a good sign
Why does venus have a stronger greenhouse effect than mars?
Venus has a stronger greenhouse effect than Earth because the atmosphere of Venus consists of about 96.5% carbon dioxide (CO2), which is the important greenhouse gas, and the atmosphere of Earth consists of about 0.04% CO2.
What planet has more greenhouse effect?
Venus. Similar to Earth in many ways, a runaway greenhouse effect is thought responsible for its 900°F (480°C) surface temperature.
Scientists are studying the greenhouse effect of which planet?
Earth mostly, but also Venus and Mars.
What planet has an atmosphere with a greenhouse effect?
EarthVenusMarsThe greenhouse effect occurs on every planet with an atmosphere (including Earth). On Venus, there is a runaway greenhouse effect causing temperatures high enough to melt lead.Mars has a greenhouse effect that is weak because of its thin atmosphere.
The greenhouse effect is affecting which planets?
Earth, Mars and Venus. The greenhouse effect is affecting planet Earth. Additionally, Venus is a perfect example of what can happen if there is too much carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses in an atmosphere. Even though it only receives a quarter of the energy from the Sun compared to Mercury, its maximum temperature is greater, making it the hottest planet in the system. The coolest point on the planet has temperatures of 380º C, or 716º F. And again, this is all due to a runaway greenhouse effect.
Why does the greenhouse effect on Mars not diminish?
There is a greenhouse effect on Mars, but a small one. With all that Carbon Dioxide in Mars' atmosphere (96.5%), you might expect to find a runaway greenhouse effect like that on Venus, but it is not the case. The atmospheric density on Mars is so low that the carbon dioxide creates only a minor greenhouse effect. And Mars is so cold that clouds of dry ice (frozen CO2) and some water crystals drift about in the Martian atmosphere.
Does carbon dioxide on Venus cause the planet to be cooler or warmer than Earth or Mars?
The carbon dioxide on Venus, by its greater volume and density, has a much greater warming effect (Greenhouse effect) on Venus. The heat in the atmosphere, combined with Venus's closer orbit to the Sun, creates a surface temperature around 460°C (860°F).Earth has comparatively little CO2 but it has a warming effect as well. The atmosphere on Mars has a higher CO2percentage than on Earth, but it is so thin that it does yield much benefit for the planet, which is quite cold most of the time.
Could the greenhouse effect occur on other planets?
The greenhouse effect is happening on any planet with greenhouse gas. Mars, as an example has greenhouse gases in it's atmosphere and has seen warming over the past hundred years similar to our warming trend. Venus, with an atmosphere of 96.5% carbon dioxide, has a runaway greenhouse effect which has caused the oceans to boil dry.
What are some effects of the greenhouse effect?
There is a greenhouse effect on Earth because three-atomed gases in the atmosphere retain heat and ensure that the earth stays warm. Other examples of a greenhouse effect are the atmospheres of Venus and Mars. Mercury has an atmosphere but has no greenhouse effect, as the main gases (hydrogen, helium and oxygen) are not greenhouse gases. So Mercury is a non-example of the greenhouse effect. The moon is also a non-example, as it has no atmosphere at all.
What are some non-examples of the greenhouse effect?
There is a greenhouse effect on Earth because three-atomed gases in the atmosphere retain heat and ensure that the earth stays warm. Other examples of a greenhouse effect are the atmospheres of Venus and Mars. Mercury has an atmosphere but has no greenhouse effect, as the main gases (hydrogen, helium and oxygen) are not greenhouse gases. So Mercury is a non-example of the greenhouse effect. The moon is also a non-example, as it has no atmosphere at all.
Why isn't mars the hottest planet?
Because it is the fourth planet from the Sun, in the solar system. Mercury is the first, but Venus (second from the Sun) is the hottest planet. That's because of the strong "greenhouse effect " of the atmosphere on Venus.
Which of the following planets has the strongest greenhouse effect in its atmosphere A Venus B Earth C Jupiter D Mars?
venus. it has billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide which traps heat. the pressure is also a good sign
Is mars' climate colder than the earth's?
yes. It is farther from the sun than the Earth and it's atmosphere does not contain enough CO2 , like Venus, to have a "Greenhouse Effect".
