atmospheric chemistry Flashcards
what was the earths early atmosphere like
mostly carbon dioxide, with nitrogen and water then increasing due to volcanic activity
what happened to the carbon dioxide in the early atmosphere
dissolved into the oceans formed, then into sediment
how was oxygen made?
plants and algae the converted carbon dioxide into oxygen
what is the greenhouse effect
greenhouse gasses absorb long wavelength radiation reflects off the surface
what is global warming
the rise in global temperatures
what is carbon footprint
the measure of how much carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere as a result of your actions
what does carbon monoxide do to you
binds to the haemoglobin in RBC, reducing the oxygen they are able to transport around the body
what does sulphur dioxide do
causes acid rain, which corrodes metals and erodes stone
what does nitrogen oxides cause
respiratory breathing problems
what can soot cause
health issues
