Question

Discuss the effects of green house effect.

Answer 1

The main effects of green house effect are as follows:

1. Gradual increase in temperature of the earth's surface and the lower atmosphere.
2. Photosynthesis, water use efficiency and yield of plants decline. 
3. There will be food shortage due to shortage of agricultural crops. 
4. Sudden change in climate causes cyclones and other natural disasters. 
5. A rise in temperature would lead to the melting and disintegration of ice sheets. This will increase sea level by 16 to 20 feet.