When carbon dioxide increases, which change in the heat budget is more likely?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Greater absorption of outgoing longwave radiation
Earth’s surface emits energy mainly as outgoing longwave, or infrared, radiation. Carbon dioxide absorbs portions of this radiation and re-emits energy in different directions, including back toward the surface. A greater CO₂ concentration can therefore reduce the immediate escape of terrestrial heat and strengthen the greenhouse effect, although the complete climate response involves many processes. The other options are unrelated.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Greater absorption of outgoing longwave radiation
Why is this the correct answer?
Earth’s surface emits energy mainly as outgoing longwave, or infrared, radiation. Carbon dioxide absorbs portions of this radiation and re-emits energy in different directions, including back toward the surface. A greater CO₂ concentration can therefore reduce the immediate escape of terrestrial heat and strengthen the greenhouse effect, although the complete climate response involves many processes. The other options are unrelated.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Theory Base of Accounting.
