The diagram below illustrates the way in which
greenhouse
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gases
trap energy emitted by the Sun. I will discuss three things that can occur for the heat energy released from the Sun and the impact made by humanity that favours one of the discussed outcomes.
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Firstly
, there is a layer on Earth called the atmosphere, which deflects a portion of the light that comes from the outside, Linking Words
hence
, not all heat from the Sun reaches the surface. Linking Words
Secondly
, the heat may deflect from the ground and travel away towards space. Linking Words
However
, a fraction of Linking Words
this
energy becomes trapped in our planet by the Linking Words
greenhouse
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gases
present in the sky.
Unfortunately, human activities lead to an increase in the presence of CO2 in the air. Use synonyms
For instance
, people have cut trees for a long time, but recently the pace at which it is done has skyrocketed. Linking Words
This
leads to fewer Linking Words
greenhouse
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gases
being absorbed by the trees. Use synonyms
Furthermore
, cars and factories that our civilisation perform combustion with carbon dioxide (one of the Linking Words
greenhouse
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gases
) being produced and released. These factors combined result in the increase in concentration of the heat-trapping molecules.Use synonyms
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