Global Warming — Chapter Summary

Carbondioxide

Carbondioxide, nitrogen dioxide, chloro fluoro carbons, hydrocarbons, and methane are called earth heating gases or greenhouse gases.

Greenhouse gases trap radiation and prevent

Greenhouse gases trap radiation and prevent heat from leaving the Earth's surface.

Excess presence of greenhouse gases

Excess presence of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere causes excess global warming.

Factories and chemical industries are primary

Factories and chemical industries are primary responsible factors for global warming.

Human activities

Human activities, burning of household wastes, plastic materials, and release of CFCs from air conditioners and refrigerators also contribute to globa