Is carbon dioxide a good absorber of infrared radiation?
Yes, Carbon dioxide and water vapor are great absorbers of infrared radiation. ChaCha on for more information.
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Carbon dioxide and water vapor are great absorbers of infrared radiation.
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Yes, CO2 absorbs infrared radiation. Because it is a greenhouse gas, elevated CO2 levels contribute to additional absorption and emission of thermal infrared in the atmosphere, which produce net warming.
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