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SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
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apply the StefanâBoltzmann radiation law
8.1
determine the temperature of a radiating body from its spectrum curve
8.1
understand the concepts of emissivity and albedo
8.1
perform simple energy balance calculations
8.2
explain why the average solar constant is S4	
8.2
appreciate the greenhouse effect
8.2
describe the mechanism of photon absorption
8.2
REFLECTION
Can you explain the greenhouse effect? Can you calculate the equilibrium temperature of a body? Can you describe the mechanism by which greenhouse gases absorb infrared radiation?
EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS
You can find questions in the style of IB exams in the digital coursebook.
