Radiation Flashcards
1
Q
What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
A
Energy is an oscillation and can move atoms around.
Shorter wavelength higher energies
2
Q
What is a black body radiation?
A
Absorbs and emits radiation at the maximum rather than any given temperature.
3
Q
What happens when there is more CO2 , methane, and nitrogen?
A
The heat gets trapped for a longer time in the Earth.
4
Q
What is the albedo effect?
A
The reflection effect.
5
Q
Which gases compose the atmosphere?
A
N(78%), O(20%), Argon (.9%), H2O(3.0%), CO2(.03%), etc.
6
Q
How much CO2 produces 1litre of gasoline?
A
2.2kg of CO2
