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Is methane and greenhouse gas similar?
Methane is one of the greenhouse gases. It is released by anaerobic decomposition of vegetation, ruminant digestion and the losses associated with the production and use of natural gas. Methane is a...
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Why is a greenhouse gas considered a greenhouse gas?
if you're asking why are the collective gases that are damaging the atmosphere called greenhouse gases the answer iswhen sun rays enter the earth to warm it up, when they try to leave the greenhouse...
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Do greenhouses cause greenhouse gases?
According to the phrase, it may seem that way, but actually, no, they do not. The phrase "greenhouse gas" is simply a metaphor describing the ways bad air in the atmosphere can trap heat emanating...
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In what way are greenhouse gases similar to blankets?
Greenhouse gasses allow sunlight into the Earth's atmosphere. Globally, about half of this energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface, and the other half is reflected back into space. When the Earth...
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Why are greenhouse gases called greenhouse gases?
Greenhouses are glass houses that you grow plants in during cold weather. The glass allows the sunlight in to heat it up. There are gases in the upper atmosphere that have the same effect that they...