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Earth's natural greenhouse effect

Earth's natural greenhouse effect

A greenhouse gas is an atmospheric gas that absorbs infrared radiation emitted by Earth. It transfers energy to its surroundings and re-emits radiation, warming the surface and lower atmosphere.

9.2.1 Greenhouse gases Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /9.2.1 Greenhouse gases

Step-by-step lessons covering AQA GCSE Chemistry 9.2.1 Greenhouse gases for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Nail the core quantitative topics — moles, balancing equations and calculations — early on, since they underpin higher-tier questions across every paper and topic.

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