Long-wavelength radiation

Key term for OCR GCSE Chemistry A, used in Interpreting and interacting with earth systems.

Definition

Lower-energy electromagnetic radiation emitted by the Earth's warmed surface.

Exam Context

Long-wavelength radiation appears in OCR GCSE Chemistry A revision content for Global challenges, especially Interpreting and interacting with earth systems and The Greenhouse Effect.

Global challenges Interpreting and interacting with earth systems The Greenhouse Effect

Found in Revision Notes

Global challenges

The Greenhouse Effect

Interpreting and interacting with earth systems • The Greenhouse Effect

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Related Key Terms

Enhanced greenhouse effect Greenhouse effect Greenhouse gas Infrared radiation

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