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Ice samples from continental glaciers provide evidence that today's atmosphere contains more carbon dioxide than ancient atmospheres did. This increase concerns scientists because increased carbon dioxide may
The glass allows short wavelengths of radiation to enter, but reduces the amount of long wavelength radiation that escapes.
The glass allows short-wave radiation to enter and traps long-wave reradiation.
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more carbon dioxide, which absorbs infrared radiation
They are good absorbers of infrared radiation.
contribute to a gradual warming of the atmosphere
increased use of fossil fuels, and is predicted to increase average global temperatures
good absorber of infrared radiation
This significant change in CO2 concentration is most likely caused by
The glass allows short wavelengths of radiation to enter, but reduces the amount of long wavelength radiation that escapes.
The glass allows short-wave radiation to enter and traps long-wave reradiation.
ozone
more carbon dioxide, which absorbs infrared radiation
They are good absorbers of infrared radiation.
contribute to a gradual warming of the atmosphere
increased use of fossil fuels, and is predicted to increase average global temperatures
good absorber of infrared radiation
What is the purpose of the clear glass covering of this solar collector?
The glass allows short wavelengths of radiation to enter, but reduces the amount of long wavelength radiation that escapes.
The glass allows short-wave radiation to enter and traps long-wave reradiation.
ozone
more carbon dioxide, which absorbs infrared radiation
They are good absorbers of infrared radiation.
contribute to a gradual warming of the atmosphere
increased use of fossil fuels, and is predicted to increase average global temperatures
good absorber of infrared radiation
Why are carbon dioxide and water vapor called the greenhouse gases?
The glass allows short wavelengths of radiation to enter, but reduces the amount of long wavelength radiation that escapes.
The glass allows short-wave radiation to enter and traps long-wave reradiation.
ozone
more carbon dioxide, which absorbs infrared radiation
They are good absorbers of infrared radiation.
contribute to a gradual warming of the atmosphere
increased use of fossil fuels, and is predicted to increase average global temperatures
good absorber of infrared radiation
Deforestation increases the greenhouse effect on Earth because deforestation causes the atmosphere to contain
The glass allows short wavelengths of radiation to enter, but reduces the amount of long wavelength radiation that escapes.
The glass allows short-wave radiation to enter and traps long-wave reradiation.
ozone
more carbon dioxide, which absorbs infrared radiation
They are good absorbers of infrared radiation.
contribute to a gradual warming of the atmosphere
increased use of fossil fuels, and is predicted to increase average global temperatures
good absorber of infrared radiation
What is the primary function of the clear glass of the greenhouse?
The glass allows short wavelengths of radiation to enter, but reduces the amount of long wavelength radiation that escapes.
The glass allows short-wave radiation to enter and traps long-wave reradiation.
ozone
more carbon dioxide, which absorbs infrared radiation
They are good absorbers of infrared radiation.
contribute to a gradual warming of the atmosphere
increased use of fossil fuels, and is predicted to increase average global temperatures
good absorber of infrared radiation
Which gas in Earth's upper atmosphere is beneficial to humans because it absorbs large amounts of ultraviolet radiation?
The glass allows short wavelengths of radiation to enter, but reduces the amount of long wavelength radiation that escapes.
The glass allows short-wave radiation to enter and traps long-wave reradiation.
ozone
more carbon dioxide, which absorbs infrared radiation
They are good absorbers of infrared radiation.
contribute to a gradual warming of the atmosphere
increased use of fossil fuels, and is predicted to increase average global temperatures
good absorber of infrared radiation
A gradual increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide would warm Earth’s atmosphere because carbon dioxide is a
The glass allows short wavelengths of radiation to enter, but reduces the amount of long wavelength radiation that escapes.
The glass allows short-wave radiation to enter and traps long-wave reradiation.
ozone
more carbon dioxide, which absorbs infrared radiation
They are good absorbers of infrared radiation.
contribute to a gradual warming of the atmosphere
increased use of fossil fuels, and is predicted to increase average global temperatures
good absorber of infrared radiation
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