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What are examples of renewable energy sources mentioned in the text?
Wind and solar energy are mentioned as examples of renewable energy sources in the text.
What does the term 'mitigation' refer to in the context of reducing greenhouse gases?
The term 'mitigation' refers to activities that reduce the overall concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, including measures like tree planting, switching to renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, and capturing carbon emissions.
What activities are considered as mitigation to reduce greenhouse gases?
Activities such as tree planting, protecting existing forests, switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, and capturing carbon emissions.
What type of radiation does the sun emit?
The sun emits energy in the form of shortwave radiation, including visible light and ultraviolet radiation.
What type of radiation does the Earth's surface emit back into the atmosphere?
Once warmed, the Earth's surface emits energy back into the atmosphere in the form of infrared (longwave) radiation.
How does the Earth's surface absorb solar radiation?
The Earth's surface absorbs incoming solar radiation, warming up in the process.
Which gases in the atmosphere absorb outgoing infrared radiation?
Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, methane, water vapor, and others, absorb some of the outgoing infrared radiation.
What effect does the re-emission of absorbed infrared radiation by greenhouse gases have on the Earth's atmosphere?
The re-emission of absorbed infrared radiation by greenhouse gases effectively traps some of the heat within the Earth's atmosphere, creating a natural greenhouse effect that keeps the planet warm enough to support life.
Test your knowledge of greenhouse gas mitigation techniques and strategies with this quiz. Explore topics such as tree planting, renewable energy sources, carbon capture, and more. See how much you know about reducing greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere.
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