Chapter 1. The Climate System

Map Learning Exercises
Question 1 of 2

The Climate System: Where are the greenhouse gasses?

Click on the lowest region of the atmosphere where there are greenhouse gasses.

Consider this image showing the balance of energy input and output from Earth and it’s atmosphere.

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