Microclimate – The actual climatic conditions that organisms live in vary considerably within one climate.

Example of Microclimate is Shade

where temperatures under vegetation in deserts can be 10–20°C lower than sun temperatures.

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Atmospheric concentration (ppm)

CO2= 381

Methane= 1.75

Nitrous oxide= .315

Chlorofluorocarbons= 0.0005

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Contribution to global warming

CO2= 73%

Methane= 7%

Nitrous oxide= 19%

Chlorofluorocarbons= 1%

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Without some type of greenhouse effect, global temperatures would be much lower than they are, perhaps averaging only –17°C compared with the existing average of +15°C.

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