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Describe the greenhouse effect in terms of short-wavelength radiation from the Sun and infrared radiation emitted by the Earth.
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Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
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Describe the greenhouse effect in terms of short-wavelength radiation from the Sun and infrared radiation emitted by the Earth
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- You need to be able to describe the greenhouse effect in terms of short-wavelength radiation from the Sun and infrared radiation emitted by the Earth.
- The key ideas to know are infrared radiation and greenhouse effect.
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What are greenhouse effect in terms of short-wavelength radiation from the Sun and infrared radiation emitted by the Earth?
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In Chemistry, this page helps you answer questions about greenhouse effect in terms of short-wavelength radiation from the Sun and infrared radiation emitted by the Earth within Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases. Focus on the key process, correct scientific terms, and how the idea links to exam-style questions. Key terms to check are greenhouse effect and infrared radiation.
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- greenhouse effect: The process by which short-wavelength radiation from the Sun is absorbed and re-emitted as infrared radiation by the Earth's surface, warming the atmosphere.
- infrared radiation: A type of electromagnetic radiation emitted by the Earth after absorbing energy from the Sun, which is involved in the greenhouse effect.
Common trap
Misunderstanding the Greenhouse Effect: Clarify that short-wavelength radiation from the Sun passes through the atmosphere and is absorbed by the Earth's surface, which then emits infrared radiation that greenhouse gases trap, warming the atmosphere.
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- Define greenhouse gases as gases that absorb infrared radiation emitted from the Earth's surface.
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- Recall that carbon dioxide, methane and water vapour are greenhouse gases.
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- Explain how greenhouse gases help maintain temperatures on Earth.
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- Explain that increased concentrations of greenhouse gases can increase the amount of energy retained in the atmosphere.
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- Distinguish the natural greenhouse effect from enhanced global warming caused by increased greenhouse gases.
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