MAJOR ATMOSPHERIC GASES: A SYNOPSIS OF THEIR SOURCES, IMPORTANCE, EFFECTS AND MANAGEMENT
By
OYEDEMI OYELEKAN ADEYEMO
Department of Geography
School of Secondary Education,
(Arts and Social Sciences Programmes)
Oyo State College of Education, Lanlate.
08134731703
Email: oyedemioyelekan@gmail.com
&
ADEROUNMU RASHEED ADESOYE
Department of Geography
School of Secondary Education,
(Arts and Social Sciences Programmes)
Oyo State College of Education, Lanlate.
07043873493
aderounmurasheedadesoye@gmail.com
Abstract
This paper looked at major gases present in the earth’s atmosphere. Relevant literatures and internets were consulted to carry out the study. The atmospheric gases were discussed in relation to their sources, importance, effect on humans, animal, plants and environment and their sustainable management. Despite the importance and usefulness of these gases to humanity and eco-system, they still pose serious problems to the environment as a result of human activities that lead to the increase in quantity of these gases in the earth atmosphere. Sustainable management strategies for these gases suggested include avoidance of the consumption of gases dangerous to ozone, minimizing the use of cars through the use of urban mass transit, growing of more trees and plants, use of smokeless sources of energy like solar energy, and biogas, reduction of waste through recycling and composting, capturing of gas flaring among others.
Keyword: Atmospheric gases, Sources, Management.
