The trapping of longwave radiation in the atmosphere is known as the greenhouse effect. This process involves certain gases, such as carbon dioxide and water vapor, absorbing and re-emitting infrared radiation, which helps to warm the Earth's surface.
The atmosphere is heated chiefly by radiation from Earth's surface rather than by direct solar radiation because about 50 percent of the solar energy is absorbed at Earth's surface. 30 percent is reflected back to space. 20 percent is absorbed by clouds and the atmosphere's gases.
The gas you are referring to might be ozone. The effect caused by ozone in the upper atmosphere is the formation of the ozone layer. This layer protects Earth by absorbing the majority of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.
The phenomenon is called the greenhouse effect. Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide trap heat in Earth's atmosphere, leading to global warming and climate change.
The process by which the atmosphere traps infrared rays is known as the greenhouse effect. Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, absorb and re-emit infrared radiation, trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere. This results in the warming of the planet, contributing to climate change.
The Sun is the primary source of radiation for both the Earth's atmosphere and the greenhouse effect. Solar radiation enters the atmosphere, warms the Earth's surface, and is re-radiated as infrared radiation. Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap some of this infrared radiation, leading to the greenhouse effect.
The primary source of radiation for both Earth's atmosphere and the greenhouse effect is the sun. Solar radiation warms the Earth's surface, which then emits infrared radiation. Some of this infrared radiation is absorbed by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, trapping heat and warming the planet.
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Solar radiation from the sun interacts with the Earth's atmosphere, warming the surface. Some of this energy is radiated back into space as infrared radiation. Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap some of this infrared radiation, causing a warming effect known as the greenhouse effect.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the gas in the atmosphere that absorbs infrared radiation, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming.
The greenhouse effect involves the transfer of infrared radiation energy. Solar radiation passes through the Earth's atmosphere and warms the surface. The Earth then emits infrared radiation back towards the atmosphere, where greenhouse gases trap some of this energy, leading to a warming effect.
The trapping of longwave radiation in the atmosphere is known as the greenhouse effect. This process involves certain gases, such as carbon dioxide and water vapor, absorbing and re-emitting infrared radiation, which helps to warm the Earth's surface.
The trapping of energy from the sun by Earth's atmosphere is called the greenhouse effect. Solar radiation passes through the atmosphere to heat the Earth's surface, which then emits infrared radiation. Some of this infrared radiation is trapped by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and water vapor, creating a warming effect that helps maintain Earth's temperature.
The trapping of heat by the Earth's atmosphere is called the greenhouse effect. During the greenhouse effect, radiation becomes entrapped which results in the heating of the Earth.
The primary source of radiation for both the Earth's atmosphere and greenhouse effect is the Sun. Solar radiation enters the Earth's atmosphere, warming the surface. Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap some of this heat, preventing it from escaping back into space.
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The troposphere is the layer of the atmosphere that traps infrared heat radiation. It is responsible for the greenhouse effect, which helps regulate Earth's temperature by trapping heat.