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Which radiation is used in greenhoue effect?

Correct answer: B. IR

  • A. UV
  • B. IR
  • C. X rays
  • D. gamma rays

Explanation

The greenhouse effect is when some of the infrared radiation (IR) from the Sun passes through the atmosphere, but most is absorbed and re-emitted in all directions by greenhouse gas molecules and clouds. The effect of this is to warm the Earth's surface and in the lower atmosphere.

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