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By how much have carbon dioxide emissions increased its atmospheric percentage over the past 250 years?
CO2 levels were about 260-280 ppm immediately before industrial emissions began and did not vary much from this level during the preceding 10,000 years.
The concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in Earth's atmosphere has reached 391 ppm (parts per million) as of October 2012.
((391-260)/391)*100 = 33.50
Thus there has been a 33.5% increase in the levels of CO2 in Earth's atmosphere over the past 250 years.
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Why is the increase of atmospheric carbon dioxide less than the amount of carbon dioxide emissions produced by burning of fossil fuels?
The oceans and vegetation absorb a significant amount of the carbon dioxide emissions produced by burning fossil fuels, which reduces the overall increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide. However, this absorption capacity is limited, and the excess carbon dioxide that remains in the atmosphere contributes to global warming and climate change.
What has happened to global temperatures as atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide have increased?
Global temperatures have increased as atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide have risen, due to the greenhouse effect trapping heat in the atmosphere. This phenomenon is known as global warming, leading to climate change and resulting in more frequent and severe weather events.
In what ways have human activities contributed to the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels?
Human activities have increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels primarily through the burning of fossil fuels for energy, deforestation, and industrial processes.
How does urban sprawl increase carbon dioxide emissions?
Urban sprawl leads to increased vehicle use, longer commute times, and greater dependence on cars, resulting in higher carbon dioxide emissions due to increased fuel consumption and traffic congestion. Additionally, urban sprawl leads to the destruction of natural habitats and green spaces, reducing the capacity of the environment to absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis.
Carbon dioxide in atmospheric air amounts to about?
Carbon dioxide in atmospheric air typically amounts to about 0.04%.
How has human activity affected atmospheric chemistry?
The burning of fossil fuels has dramatically increased the percentage of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
Why do environmentalists believe that carbon dioxide emissions have increased?
At this time we are seeing rapid industrialization in China and India; conservation measures in the western world have not come close to offsetting the increased emissions from developing economies. Carbon dioxide emissions have increased.
What percentage of carbon dioxide emissions in the US are due to buildings?
12%
What atmospheric element has increased in the atmosphere since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?
Carbon Dioxide
Why is the increase of atmospheric carbon dioxide less than the amount of carbon dioxide emissions produced by burning of fossil fuels?
The oceans and vegetation absorb a significant amount of the carbon dioxide emissions produced by burning fossil fuels, which reduces the overall increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide. However, this absorption capacity is limited, and the excess carbon dioxide that remains in the atmosphere contributes to global warming and climate change.
What is a hypothesis and what are some examples?
Increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide might cause global warming.
What has happened to global temperatures as atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide have increased?
Global temperatures have increased as atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide have risen, due to the greenhouse effect trapping heat in the atmosphere. This phenomenon is known as global warming, leading to climate change and resulting in more frequent and severe weather events.
In what ways have human activities contributed to the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels?
Human activities have increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels primarily through the burning of fossil fuels for energy, deforestation, and industrial processes.
What do you inhale when breathing?
Oxygen gas (when we exhale, we breathe out carbon dioxide).
Is ozone depletion an activity that is responsible for the largest percentage of human-made carbon dioxide emissions?
Actually the questions must be the other way round that is the largest percentage of human-made carbon dioxide emissions responsible for ozone depletion. But still carbon dioxide is not the only reason for the ozone depletion. Various other factors such as freons, CFC's etc are responsible for ozone depletion.
How does urban sprawl increase carbon dioxide emissions?
Urban sprawl leads to increased vehicle use, longer commute times, and greater dependence on cars, resulting in higher carbon dioxide emissions due to increased fuel consumption and traffic congestion. Additionally, urban sprawl leads to the destruction of natural habitats and green spaces, reducing the capacity of the environment to absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis.
What are the global problems of clearing forests and increased gas emissions from factories and motor vehicles?
The main global problems of clearing forests and increased gas emissions are global warming and acid rain. The clearing of forests means additional carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, causing global warming. Increased gas emissions also contribute to global warming and acid rain.
