To create a diagram illustrating the effects of increasing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere on Earth's energy flow, we can provide the following labels representing different processes of energy dynamics:
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Incoming Solar Radiation: This represents the sunlight that reaches Earth's surface.
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Absorption of Heat: Refers to the heat absorbed by Earth's surface from the incoming solar radiation.
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Re-emission of Infrared Radiation: Describes how Earth re-emits energy as infrared radiation.
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Greenhouse Effect: Indicates how increased carbon dioxide leads to more infrared radiation being trapped in the atmosphere.
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Increased Atmospheric Temperature: Shows that the trapping of heat results in a rise in temperatures.
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Enhanced Heat Retention: Highlights how higher levels of CO2 can lead to more heat being retained in the atmosphere.
You can move these labels into the corresponding spaces in your diagram to illustrate the energy flow changes due to increased carbon dioxide. Here’s an example of how the spaces might be filled:
- Blank space 3: Incoming Solar Radiation
- Blank space 4: Absorption of Heat
- Blank space 5: Re-emission of Infrared Radiation
- Blank space 6: Greenhouse Effect
- Blank space 7: Increased Atmospheric Temperature
- Blank space 8: Enhanced Heat Retention
By connecting these concepts, the diagram will demonstrate how increased carbon dioxide levels affect Earth's energy balance and contribute to climate change.
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