Which of the following is/are the effect(s) of Greenhouse effect on human life?

Which of the following is/are the effect(s) of Greenhouse effect on human life? Correct Answer All the above

CONCEPT:

Greenhouse effect:

  • The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth's surface.
  • When the Sun's energy reaches the Earth's atmosphere, some of it is reflected back to space and the rest is absorbed and re-radiated by greenhouse gases.
  • That trapping of heat is known as the greenhouse effect.

EXPLANATION:

  • Human activities are changing Earth's natural greenhouse effect.
    • Burning fossil fuels like coal and oil put more carbon dioxide into our atmosphere.
  • The wide range of impacts on human life following Greenhouse effect are as follows -
    • Thawing of glacial masses
    • Flooding of islands and coastal cities
    • Increasing intensity of hurricanes
    • Migration of species
    • Desertification of fertile areas
    • Soil Degradation
    • Impact on agriculture and livestock
    • Food Shortages
    • The spread of diseases and pandemics. Therefore all options are correct.

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