5) Black Carbon Flashcards

1
Q

What is Black Carbon ?

A

It is a residue of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and biomass

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2
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What is the recent news ?

A

It has been observed that its concentration in Gangotri glacier rose by 400 times in summer

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3
Q

Does white snow have good albedo ability ?

A

YES (dont think that its not black so less absorption or reflection)

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4
Q

What does Black carbon do to white snow ?

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It reduces their albedo , warms the snow and fastens melting

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5
Q

What is India’s position in Black carbon emission ?

A

2nd in the world !!!

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6
Q

Does black carbon stay in atmosphere for long ?

A

NOOO (thank god) – less atmospheric lifetime

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