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प्रश्न
Why do we call carbon dioxide a greenhouse gas?
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उत्तर
Carbon dioxide is called a greenhouse gas because it absorbs infrared radiation and prevents heat from escaping into space. A greenhouse gas is any gas in the atmosphere that absorbs and emits radiation within the thermal infrared range, leading to the greenhouse effect.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Define 'Greenhouse effect'.
Give a reason for the following:
An excess of carbon dioxide increases the temperature of the earth.
The green house gas is :
Choose the correct option.
________dioxide is a greenhouse gas.
Give reason for the following:
In the absence of greenhouse gases, the surface temperature of the earth is maintained.
What is a greenhouse?
How will you minimize heat loss due to the following:
Radiation
A red hot ball is suspended from the ceiling of a room using a thin metallic wire.
Explain what role does the air in the room play in the loss of heat.
Name two gases that are mainly responsible for acid rain.
The increase in the levels of greenhouse gases results in a gradual increase in the temperature of the earth’s surface.
