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प्रश्न
What would have happened if the greenhouse gases were totally missing in the earth’s atmosphere? Discuss.
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उत्तर १
Earth’s most abundant greenhouse gases are CO2, CH4, O3, CFCs, and water vapour. These gases are present near the Earth’s surface. They absorb solar energy that is radiated back from the surface of the Earth. The absorption of radiation results in the heating up of the atmosphere. Hence, greenhouse gases are essential for maintaining the temperature of the Earth for the sustenance of life.
In the absence of greenhouse gases, the average temperature of the Earth will decrease drastically, making it uninhabitable. As a result, life on Earth would be impossible.
उत्तर २
The solar energy radiated back from the earth surface is absorbed by the green house gases. (CO2, CH4, O3, CFCs) are present near the earth’s surface.
They heat up the atmosphere near the earth’s surface and keep it warm. As a result of these, there is growth of vegetation which supports the life. In the absence of this effect, there will be no life of both plant and animal on the surface of the earth.
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