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Posted by Emeralda on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 8:08pm.

Scientists theorize that an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide level might cause an increase in global temperatures. This theory is based on the fact that carbon dioxide is

a. good absorber of infrared radiation
b. poor absorber of infrared radiation
c. good reflector of ultraviolet radiation
d. poor reflector of ultraviolet radiation

Science - bobpursley, Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 8:23pm
CO2 reflects IR
Science - Emeralda, Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 8:29pm
So..is it considered a good or bad absorber of infrared radiation?

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