Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level
Greenhouse gases and infrared absorption
What Greenhouse gases and infrared absorption means in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Greenhouse gases and infrared absorption
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Carbon dioxide and methane absorb outgoing infrared radiation emitted by the Earth's surface, then re-emit it in all directions, warming the lower atmosphere.
Topics that use Greenhouse gases and infrared absorption
- Topic 5: On the Wild Side (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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