Geography GCSE
Longwave Infrared Radiation
What Longwave Infrared Radiation means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Longwave Infrared Radiation
Heat energy emitted by the Earth's surface back into the atmosphere.
Topics that use Longwave Infrared Radiation
- Global climate is now changing as a result of human activity (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Longwave Infrared Radiation in the exam
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