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What does a greenhouse gas do in the atmosphere?

A

It absorbs infrared radiation from Earth and transfers energy to the surroundings, warming the atmosphere.

B

It absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the Sun and transfers energy to Earth, warming the planet's surface.

C

It reflects infrared radiation from Earth and transfers energy into space, cooling the atmosphere.

D

It absorbs visible light from Earth and transfers energy to the Sun, warming the atmosphere.

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9.2.4 The carbon footprint and its reduction Flashcards

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20 flashcards on AQA GCSE Chemistry 9.2.4 The carbon footprint and its reduction: the key terms, definitions and equations you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

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