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Interpreting and interacting with earth systems

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Question 5

Which statement about greenhouse gases and the greenhouse effect is correct?

A

Greenhouse gases make up the majority of the Earth's atmosphere.

B

Greenhouse gases trap heat by absorbing incoming short-wavelength radiation from the Sun.

C

Greenhouse gases absorb long-wavelength infrared radiation emitted by the Earth's surface and re-radiate it in all directions.

D

An increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases leads to a global cooling of the planet's oceans.

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Interpreting and interacting with earth systems Questions

  1. GCSE
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32 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Chemistry Interpreting and interacting with earth systems. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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