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Effect
gases in the atmosphere
Earth
The sun emits ultraviolet (UV) radiation
which hits the earth
These rays of light hit
the earth and reflect
back towards space in
the form of UV as well
as Infrared (IR)
radiation
gases in the atmosphere
pick up some of the heat
from the IR rays and
disperse them back into
the earth’s atmosphere
keeping the earth warm
enough to sustain life
Would you be able to feel the heat?
On a molecular level…
Carbon
Sulfur tetrafluoride
Hexafluoride
Hexafluoroethane
And Hydrofluorocarbons