5) Black Carbon Flashcards
1
Q
What is Black Carbon ?
A
It is a residue of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and biomass
2
Q
What is the recent news ?
A
It has been observed that its concentration in Gangotri glacier rose by 400 times in summer
3
Q
Does white snow have good albedo ability ?
A
YES (dont think that its not black so less absorption or reflection)
4
Q
What does Black carbon do to white snow ?
A
It reduces their albedo , warms the snow and fastens melting
5
Q
What is India’s position in Black carbon emission ?
A
2nd in the world !!!
6
Q
Does black carbon stay in atmosphere for long ?
A
NOOO (thank god) – less atmospheric lifetime
