Global Warming Basics

Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide trap heat from the sun, leading to the warming of the planet's atmosphere and oceans.

Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature, primarily due to human activities releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

Some environmental impacts of global warming include rising sea levels, melting polar ice caps, more frequent and severe weather events, and shifts in ecosystems.

<p>Global warming disrupts natural climate patterns by altering the balance of heat in the atmosphere and oceans, leading to unpredictable weather changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human activities release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, intensifying the greenhouse effect and contributing to global warming.</p> Signup and view all the answers