Q175
If the earth's average surface temperature were to increase, the amount of radiation emitted from the earth's surface would ____, and the wavelength of peak emission would shift toward ____ wavelengths.
A.
Increase, shorter
AnswerB.
Increase, longer
C.
Decrease, shorter
D.
Decrease, longer
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
If the earth's average surface temperature were to increase, the amount of radiation emitted from the earth's surface would increase, and the wavelength of peak emission would shift toward shorter wavelengths.