Question
vWhen light from the Sun strikes the surface of the Earth, this light is absorbed by the ground. The ground, in turn, emits infrared light—which is actually invisible to human eyes—back into the air.
What is the effect of this infrared light being released into the air from the ground?
A.
It harms the ozone layer.
B.
It makes the air brighter.
C.
It makes the air appear blue.
D.
It warms the air.
What is the effect of this infrared light being released into the air from the ground?
A.
It harms the ozone layer.
B.
It makes the air brighter.
C.
It makes the air appear blue.
D.
It warms the air.
Answers
GPT-5 mini
D. It warms the air.
Explanation: The ground emits infrared radiation after absorbing sunlight. That IR is absorbed by air molecules and greenhouse gases, increasing their kinetic energy and raising the air temperature.
Explanation: The ground emits infrared radiation after absorbing sunlight. That IR is absorbed by air molecules and greenhouse gases, increasing their kinetic energy and raising the air temperature.