What is the scientific basis for linking the rise of carbon dioxide with global warming?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: It reduces the escape of heat emitted by Earth
Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas. It allows much incoming shortwave sunlight to pass through the atmosphere but absorbs part of the longwave infrared radiation emitted by Earth’s warmed surface. Increased carbon dioxide can therefore reduce the rate at which heat escapes to space, producing radiative forcing and contributing to global warming. Option D states this mechanism; A, B and C are unrelated claims.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
It reduces the escape of heat emitted by Earth
Why is this the correct answer?
Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas. It allows much incoming shortwave sunlight to pass through the atmosphere but absorbs part of the longwave infrared radiation emitted by Earth’s warmed surface. Increased carbon dioxide can therefore reduce the rate at which heat escapes to space, producing radiative forcing and contributing to global warming. Option D states this mechanism; A, B and C are unrelated claims.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Theory Base of Accounting. Topic: Covers GAAP.
