UPSC Prelims 2025 · GS Paper 1 · Q29
Geography
Easy · Atmosphere & greenhouse effect
Consider the following statements about the role of the Earth's atmosphere:
1. It absorbs and re-radiates outgoing terrestrial (longwave) radiation, keeping the Earth's surface warmer than it would otherwise be.
2. Water vapour and carbon dioxide are among the atmospheric gases most responsible for this warming effect.
3. Without an atmosphere, the Earth's average surface temperature would be significantly lower.
Which of the statements given above are correct?