Carbon dioxide is a colorless gas naturally present in Earth's atmosphere. It is released through natural processes like respiration and volcanic eruptions but also through human activities such as burning fossil fuels. CO2 is a major greenhouse gas contributing to global warming.
Imagine carbon dioxide as a cozy blanket wrapped around our planet. Just like how a blanket traps heat close to your body, CO2 traps heat close to Earth's surface causing it to warm up.
Greenhouse Gas: Gases that absorb and emit radiation within the thermal infrared range, contributing to the greenhouse effect.
Photosynthesis: The process by which green plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce oxygen and glucose (energy-rich sugar).
Ocean Acidification: The ongoing decrease in pH levels of seawater due to increased absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
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