Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Which of the following statements are part of the explanation for the atmospheric greenhouse effect for planets?
x Choose one or more:
The total number of greenhouse molecules present in an atmosphere causes the effect.
Atmospheric gases are transparent to visible light but block infrared radiation.
Under the greenhouse effect, planetary surfaces are warmer than thermal equilibrium.
An analogy is the interior of a car, with windows closed, overheating on a hot day.
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Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following statements are part of the explanation for the atmospheric greenhouse effect for planets? x Choose one or more: The total number of greenhouse molecules present in an atmosphere causes the effect. Atmospheric gases are transparent to visible light but block infrared radiation. Under the greenhouse effect, planetary surfaces are warmer than thermal equilibrium. An analogy is the interior of a car, with windows closed, overheating on a hot day.
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