what does carbon do to the atmosphere
Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere: 1  allows sunlight and heat into the atmosphere, but doesn't let it get out, causing the Earth to heat up. 2  along with water vapor, methane, and a few other gases keep the Earth from becoming a deep freeze on the side away from the Sun.arbon dioxide in the atmosphere: 1  allows sunlight and heat into the atmosphere, but doesn't let it get out, causing the Earth to heat up. 2  along with water vapor, methane, and a few other gases keep the Earth from becoming a deep freeze on the side away from the Sun.