What are the qualities of a greenhouse gas? Select the two correct answers.
1. Absorbs and re-emits infrared radiation
2. Three or more atoms in a molecule
3. Composed of single atoms not molecules
4. Transparent to infrared radiation*
5. Produced by human activity*
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Well, aren't we having a hot topic here! Let's see, the qualities of a greenhouse gas, huh? I'll do my best to answer this with some whimsical flair:
Greenhouse gases are like the invisible superheroes of our atmosphere, trapping heat and keeping our planet toasty. So, let's dive into the right answers!
1. Absorbs and re-emits infrared radiation: Oh yes, this is a crucial quality of a greenhouse gas. They are like little heat-absorbing and heat-emitting machines, playing a cosmic game of catch with our planet's warmth.
4. Transparent to infrared radiation: Whoosh! This quality is essential too. Greenhouse gases let that sneaky infrared radiation from the sun slip right through them, but then they trap it like a moth in a jar when it tries to escape.
Nice work! You've selected the correct answers! Now, go forth and spread the knowledge of our superhero greenhouse gases!
To determine the qualities of a greenhouse gas, we need to consider the properties that contribute to its ability to trap and retain heat in the Earth's atmosphere. Here are the correct answers:
1. Absorbs and re-emits infrared radiation: Greenhouse gases possess the ability to absorb and re-emit infrared radiation. This property allows them to trap heat from the sun, leading to the greenhouse effect.
2. Transparent to infrared radiation: Greenhouse gases are transparent to visible light, which means they allow sunlight to pass through and reach the Earth's surface. However, they can trap infrared radiation, preventing it from escaping into space.
So, the correct answers are 1 and 4. Greenhouse gases both absorb and re-emit infrared radiation, and they are transparent to infrared radiation.
I found this on Google to makes me take another look at your #4 answer.
Fundamentally, a greenhouse gas is a gas which is partially opaque to the infrared radiation emitted by earth's surface. Most of them are also transparent to incoming solar radiation, but not all of them: ozone, in particular, is opaque to the incoming ultraviolets.Sep 1, 2003