CO2 gas is highly absorbing of radiation in the wavelength band of 10-15 m. Given...

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CO2 gas is highly absorbing of radiation in the wavelength band of λ 10-15 μm. Given that the average surface temperature of the earth is approximately 15°C, explain how a small increase in the atmospheric concentration of CO₂ could lead to significant effects on the climate. I Absorption (%) 100 50 100 50 100 50 0 0.1 mirr 1.0 10.0 Wavelength (microns) 0₂+0₁ CO₂ H₂O 100.0 CO2 gas is highly absorbing of radiation in the wavelength band of λ 10-15 μm. Given that the average surface temperature of the earth is approximately 15°C, explain how a small increase in the atmospheric concentration of CO₂ could lead to significant effects on the climate. I Absorption (%) 100 50 100 50 100 50 0 0.1 mirr 1.0 10.0 Wavelength (microns) 0₂+0₁ CO₂ H₂O 100.0

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