3 - Absorption
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What is absorption in the context of the atmosphere?
💡 Hint: Think about how heat is involved when radiation interacts with the atmosphere.
Name one gas responsible for UV absorption.
💡 Hint: This gas is crucial for protecting against harmful solar radiation.
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What process involves the intake of radiation by a medium?
💡 Hint: Think about how interaction changes the energy.
True or False: Ozone absorbs most of the harmful UV radiation from the sun.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the protective layers present in the atmosphere.
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Discuss how the absorption characteristics of the atmosphere could influence climate studies.
💡 Hint: Think about how understanding absorption can help predict climate change.
Evaluate the impact of atmospheric absorption on satellite data interpretation. What measures can be taken to enhance data accuracy?
💡 Hint: Consider practical technologies that mitigate these effects.
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