Environmentalhard · Past Paper
What is 'Radiative Forcing'?
AThe force of wind on buildings
BThe difference between incoming solar radiation and outgoing infrared radiation
CThe pressure of the atmosphere
DThe speed of light in air
✓ Correct Answer: B — The difference between incoming solar radiation and outgoing infrared radiation
Radiative forcing measures the influence a factor has in altering the balance of energy in the Earth-atmosphere system.
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