Question

How serious is global warming?

Answer 1

Global warming:

1. Global warming is the overall increase of the earth's temperature since the beginning of industrialisation.
2. Heat-trapping air pollutants present in the atmosphere trap solar radiation and heat up the planet.
3. The greenhouse effect is defined as the trapping of solar heat and increase in temperature of Earth's surface due to the gases present in the atmosphere.
4. Carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide are the major greenhouse gases that create the greenhouse effect.
5. It poses a serious threat to the survival of life on earth as it negatively influences the climate and leads to the occurrence of severe droughts and floods.
6. The severe climate changes lead to the loss of habitats and affect biodiversity.