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A researcher investigates how four gas samples interact with radiation.

SampleMain observation
JShort-wavelength radiation from the Sun is absorbed.
KLonger-wavelength infrared radiation emitted by the warmed Earth is absorbed.
LLonger-wavelength infrared radiation emitted by the warmed Earth passes through.
MVisible light from the Sun passes through.

Which sample has the property required for its gas to be a greenhouse gas?

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A

Sample J

B

Sample M

C

Sample L

D

Sample K

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9.2 Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases Questions

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73 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Chemistry 9.2 Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases, covering 9.2.1 Greenhouse gases, 9.2.2 Human activities which contribute to an increase in greenhouse gases in the, 9.2.3 Global climate change, and 9.2.4 The carbon footprint and its reduction. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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