How do trace gases like methane and CO2, despite low concentrations, have such a disproportionate impact on heat absorption?

Question

JBlizzy · Answer

they efficiently absorb Earth's outgoing heat reaction

JBlizzy · Answer

@jblizzy wrote:

they efficiently absorb Earth's outgoing heat reaction

I think this is right

VAN1LLA · Answer

Their molecule structures are specific and also due to Earth's radiation, this could also be known as the " Greenhouse Effect."

unknownnnnnn · Answer

my brain has no idea

Maxxwell · Answer

darn no idea mate

CloverKris · Answer

They absorb specific wavelengths of outgoing infrared radiation

Texasroadhouse13 · Answer

their molecular structure allows them to vibrate and absorb specific wavelengths of infrared (heat) energy re-emitted by Earth, preventing it from escaping to space