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Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Physics practice

What is the primary effect of an increase in atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations?

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Light and the electromagnetic spectrum

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What is the primary effect of an increase in atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations?.

  1. A.Increased reflection of incoming solar radiation.
  2. B.Decreased absorption of incoming solar radiation.
  3. C.Increased absorption and re-emission of outgoing infrared radiation.
  4. D.Reduced emission of infrared radiation from the Earth's surface.

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