Which atmospheric component is most directly involved in Earth radiative balance?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that absorbs part of Earth’s outgoing longwave infrared radiation and re-emits energy in all directions. This affects the balance between incoming solar energy and outgoing terrestrial energy. Argon and neon have little direct role in this infrared absorption because of their molecular properties, while sea-salt particles can scatter radiation but are not the best answer to this gas-focused question.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Carbon dioxide
Why is this the correct answer?
Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that absorbs part of Earth’s outgoing longwave infrared radiation and re-emits energy in all directions. This affects the balance between incoming solar energy and outgoing terrestrial energy. Argon and neon have little direct role in this infrared absorption because of their molecular properties, while sea-salt particles can scatter radiation but are not the best answer to this gas-focused question.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Introduction to Accounting. Topic: Meaning & Definition.
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