Greenhouse Effect


 
 
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Greenhouse Effect

The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth's surface. When the Sun's energy reaches the Earth's atmosphere, some of it is reflected back to space and the rest is absorbed and re radiated by greenhouse gases. One of the gas which causes greenhouse effect is Carbon dioxide(CO_2).

Greenhouse effect is caused by Infrared rays. The greenhouse effect is caused due to IR rays. Greenhouse effect: It is the process where infrared radiation from the Sun is absorbed by water vapor and certain gases in the atmosphere, thus increasing the temperature on the Earth.

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Question : 1

Gas mainly resposible for green house effect is :

Right Option : A
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Question : 2

large CO_2 absorbs some of the ________ that radiates from the surface of Earth to space, thus increasing the global temperature.

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

Greenhouse effect is caused by ______________________

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