Home
Class 11
CHEMISTRY
A 'body' which allows the short waveleng...

A 'body' which allows the short wavelength incoming solar radiations to enter in but does not allow long wavelength outgoing IR-radiation to escape out is called

A

global warming

B

greenhouse

C

ionosphere

D

stratosphere

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
B
A greenhouse allows the short wavelength incoming solar radiations to enter in but does not allow long wavelength outgoing IR radiations to escape out.
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

    BRILLIANT PUBLICATION|Exercise QUESTIONS LEVEL-II|48 Videos

  • ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

    BRILLIANT PUBLICATION|Exercise QUESTIONS LEVEL-II (ASSERTION-REASON TYPE)|10 Videos

  • ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

    BRILLIANT PUBLICATION|Exercise LEVEL -II (Assertion Reason)|3 Videos

  • CLASSIFICATION OF ELEMENTS AND PERIODICITY IN PROPERTIES

    BRILLIANT PUBLICATION|Exercise QUESTIONS (LEVEL-III ( Linked Comprehension Type ))|12 Videos

  • HYDROCARBON

    BRILLIANT PUBLICATION|Exercise LEVEL II|48 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Which of the following statements is incorrect? : The frequency of radiation is inversely proportional to its wavelength., Energy of radiation increases with increase in frequency., Energy of radiation decreases with increase in wavelength., The frequency of radiation is directly proportional to its wavelength.

The orderly distribution of electromagnetic radiations according to their wavelength or frequency is called electromagnetic spectrum. Identify the constituent radiation of electromagnetic spectrum which is used for studying crystal structure.

The orderly distribution of electromagnetic radiations according to their wavelength or frequency is called electromagnetic spectrum. Identify the constituent radiation of electromagnetic spectrum which used in medicine to destroy cancer cells.

BRILLIANT PUBLICATION-ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY-QUESTIONS LEVEL-I
  1. Which of the following is the uppermost region of the atmosphere?

    Text Solution

    |

  2. Which of the following is present in maximum amount in acid rain?

    Text Solution

    |

  3. High concentration of fluoride is poisonous and harmful to bones and t...

    Text Solution

    |

  4. The point of temperature inversion between troposphere and ozonosphere...

    Text Solution

    |

  5. Co-existence of biotic and abiotic components of the environment along...

    Text Solution

    |

  6. The non-viable particulate is

    Text Solution

    |

  7. A 'body' which allows the short wavelength incoming solar radiations t...

    Text Solution

    |

  8. Addition of phosphate fertilizers into water leads to a)Increased grow...

    Text Solution

    |

  9. Persistent pesticides such a DDT pass into food chain and increase in ...

    Text Solution

    |

  10. Higher concentration of nitrogen dioxide in atmospheric air causes

    Text Solution

    |

  11. Growth of fish is not as healthy in warm water as in cold water becaus...

    Text Solution

    |

  12. Modes of controlling pollution in large cities include

    Text Solution

    |

  13. Which of the following statements is false?

    Text Solution

    |

  14. The process of 'eutrophication' is due to : increase in concentration...

    Text Solution

    |

  15. Lead in water can cause

    Text Solution

    |

  16. In the upper layer of the atmosphere, ozone is formed by the:

    Text Solution

    |

  17. Growing more trees help to:

    Text Solution

    |

  18. It is dangerous to leave the car engine running in a closed garage, be...

    Text Solution

    |

  19. Two important sinks of CO2 are

    Text Solution

    |

  20. Black lung disease is caused by inhalation of

    Text Solution

    |