3 Questions
Which type of radiation tends to be absorbed by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
Infrared radiation
What happens to Earth's surface when it is heated by sunlight?
It emits infrared radiation
What does the heated atmosphere do in response to absorbing infrared radiation?
It emits infrared radiation back toward Earth's surface
Test your knowledge of the greenhouse effect and its impact on Earth's temperature in this quiz. Explore how greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to global warming and climate change.
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