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Heating of the Atmosphere - Coggle Diagram
Heating of the Atmosphere
Heat Sources
The Sun: Primary source of Earth's heat.
Earth’s Surface Radiation: Absorbed heat is re-emitted into the atmosphere.
Heat Transfer Methods
Radiation 🌞
Sun’s energy travels as electromagnetic waves.
Absorbed by land, water, and clouds.
Conduction 🔥
Heat transfer by direct contact (e.g., warm ground heats air).
Convection ♨
Warm air rises, cool air sinks (forms convection currents).
Causes wind & weather patterns.
Greenhouse Effect
Natural Greenhouse Effect: Keeps Earth warm enough for life.
Enhanced Greenhouse Effect: Extra greenhouse gases trap more heat.
Main Greenhouse Gases:
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) – Fossil fuels, deforestation.
Methane (CH₄) – Cattle, landfills, rice farming.
Water vapor (H₂O) – Increases with warming, intensifies effect.