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BLG1501 Assignment 02
Due date: 11 April 2025 @11pm
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Question 1 [20]
1.1 Write explanatory notes on the greenhouse effect. (7)
The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth’s surface. Here’s a breakdown of
how it works and its significance:
How the Greenhouse Effect Works
Solar Radiation: The Sun emits energy in the form of solar radiation, which reaches the Earth.
Absorption: About 30% of this solar energy is reflected back to space by clouds, atmospheric
particles, and the Earth's surface.