Greenhouse Gases

Question 1

most of the energy radiated by these land surfaces into space is in the form of

Answer 1

infrared

Question 2

the average air temperature on earth may increase as a result of the ability of carbon dioxide and water vapor to absorb

Answer 2

infrared radiation

Question 3

according to the graph, these atmospheric particles appear to have caused global air temperatures to

Answer 3

generally decrease for one year

Question 4

approximately what percentage of the insolation actually reaches the ground at 45 degrees north latitude

Answer 4

80%

Question 5

air temperatures are recorded as a weather balloon rises from earth’s surface. at first, the air temperature constantly decreases for 12 km, then remains before increasing for another 12 km before the balloon bursts. in which layer did the balloon burst?

Answer 5

stratosphere

Question 6

which arrows of energy from the sun reflected insolation

Answer 6

a and e

Question 7

which form of electromagnetic energy is radiated from the earth’s surface with the greatest intensity

Answer 7

infrared rays

Question 8

what is the primary source of energy that causes all weather phenomena on earth

Answer 8

incoming solar radiation