Comparison between Global Warming and Greenhouse Effect
Let me share with you a comparison between Global Warming and Greenhouse Effect.
| Aspect | Global Warming | Greenhouse Effect |
| Introduction | Global warming is the long-term heating of Earth’s surface due to human activities. | The process through which heat is trapped near Earth’s surface by substances known as ‘greenhouse gases. |
| Caused by | · CO2 · CH4 · N2O |
· Water vapors
· CO2 · CH4 |
| Human Influence | Human activities significantly contribute to the increase in greenhouse gases. | Human activities have amplified the natural greenhouse effect by releasing additional greenhouse gases. |
| Temperature Impact | Long-term increase in global temperature | Greenhouse effect helps to maintain Earth’s temperature to a suitable level |
| Significant effect | · Melting of polar ice caps
· Rising of sea levels · Extreme weather patterns, shifts in ecosystems, and disruptions in climate patterns. |
· Without the greenhouse effect, the Earth would be too cold to support life. |
| Mitigation Strategies | · Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
· Transitioning to renewable energy sources and increasing energy efficiency. |
· Not applicable, as it is a natural process. |