IB Physics B2 Definitions
This page contains our IB Physics definitions for B2. By learning each one of these definitions, you will fully cover the content for IB Physics 'The greenhouse effect'.
Albedo
It is the the ratio of reflected power to total incident power
Enhanced greenhouse effect
It is the increase in greenhouse effect as a result of human activity
Global warming
It is the increase in Earth's mean temperature
Greenhouse effect
It is the process by which atmospheric gases absorb infrared radiation emitted from Earth and re-emit them back down to warm the atmosphere and Earth's surface
Greenhouse gases
They are the atmospheric gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect
Solar constant
It is the incident solar intensity above the Earth's surface at a right angle to the rays
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