Practise constructing a molecular greenhouse explanation from Earth's spectrum, resonance and isotropic re-emission, then using model assumptions to predict surface-temperature…
This question is about energy sources.
A small island is situated in the Arctic. The islanders require an electricity supply but have no fossil fuels on the island. It is suggested that wind generators should be used in combination with power stations using either oil or nuclear fuel.
The emissions from the oil-fired power station in (c) are likely to increase global warming by the enhanced greenhouse effect.
Outline the mechanism by which greenhouse gases contribute to global warming.
radiation emitted by Earth in (long wavelength) infrared region; frequency corresponds to resonant frequency of greenhouse gases (either vibration or difference in energy levels); radiation absorbed by greenhouse gases is (partly) re-radiated back to Earth;