11.18. How is excessive content of CO2 responsible for global warming?
11.18. How is excessive content of CO2 responsible for global warming?
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1 Answer
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Excess of CO2 absorbs heat radiated by the earth. Some of it is dissipated into the atmosphere while the remaining part is radiated back to the earth. As a result, temperature of the earth increases. This is the cause of global warming.
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