Question

Heating of the Earth's surface due to radiation of the Sun trapped by carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is called _______________

Answer 1

Greenhouse Effect

• The greenhouse effect is the process by which radiations from the sun are absorbed by the greenhouse gases.
• These radiations are not reflected back into space.
• This insulates the surface of the earth and prevents it from freezing.
• Examples of greenhouse gases: Water vapor, Methane( ${\mathrm{CH}}_4$), Ozone(${\mathrm{O}}_3$), Carbon dioxide(${\mathrm{CO}}_2$), Nitrous oxide(${\mathrm{N}}_2\mathrm{O}$)
• Examples of some other greenhouse gases are: Carbon monoxide ($\mathrm{CO}$), Fluorinated gases, Chlorofluorocarbons $\left(\mathrm{CFCs}\right)$, Black carbon, Brown carbon

Therefore, the heating of the Earth's surface due to radiation of the Sun trapped by carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is called as the Greenhouse effect.