Question

Define the term “anthropogenic greenhouse effect.” Why is it important to distinguish it from the term “natural greenhouse effect”?

Answer 1

Anthropogenic (human-caused) GHG emissions are modifying the Earth's energy balance between incoming solar radiation and the heat released back into space, amplifying the greenhouse effect and resulting in climate change.

Step-by-step explanation:

While the natural greenhouse effect makes life possible on Earth, human activity can cause increased amounts of greenhouses gases to be produced in our atmosphere, resulting in a greenhouse effect.