Asked by Prisila
The Sun heats the Earth. The Earth then reradiates this heat energy back into space. However, the
amount of _______ in the air plays a key role in absorbing much of this exiting heat and warming Earth's
atmosphere.
A. carbon dioxide
B. nitrogen
C. oxygen
D. argon
my answer i think is a.
amount of _______ in the air plays a key role in absorbing much of this exiting heat and warming Earth's
atmosphere.
A. carbon dioxide
B. nitrogen
C. oxygen
D. argon
my answer i think is a.
Answers
Answered by
Damon
Yes, although molecule for molecule Methane (natural gas) is the winner.
Incoming radiation frequencies penetrate atmosphere easily, but the lower temperature outgoing rays not so easily (Goggle "black body radiation T^4" )
Incoming radiation frequencies penetrate atmosphere easily, but the lower temperature outgoing rays not so easily (Goggle "black body radiation T^4" )
Answered by
Damon
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-body_radiation
Answered by
Prisila
Thanks for the info...
Answered by
Damon
You are welcome. I could go on all night of course :)
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