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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Carbon Dioxide Carbon Dioxide The term 'Carbon Dioxide' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' A minor but very important component of the atmosphere, carbon dioxide traps infrared radiation. Atmospheric CO2 has increased about 25 percent since the early 1800s, with an estimated increase of 10 percent since 1958 (burning fossil fuels is the leading cause of increased CO2, deforestation the second major cause). The increased amounts of CO2 in the atmosphere enhance the greenhouse effect, blocking heat from escaping into space and contributing to the warming of Earth's lower atmosphere'. The term 'Carbon Dioxide' as it applies to the area of the environment can be defined as 'A naturally occurring gas, and also a by-product of burning fossil fuels and biomass, as well as land-use changes and other industrial processes. It is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the Earth's radiative balance. It is the reference gas against which other greenhouse gases are measured and therefore has a Global Warming Potential of 1. See climate change and global warming'. The term 'Carbon Dioxide' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' CO2; a colorless and odorless gas which is the fourth most abundant constituent of dry air'. Previous 5 Terms: carbohydrate Carbon black Carbon budget Carbon cycle carbon density Next 5 Terms: Carbon dioxide (CO2) Carbon Dioxide Equivalent carbon dioxide fertilization carbon dioxide reference gas carbon flux About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.