GCSE Physics Specification

OCR B J259

Section P1.2: What is climate change and what is the evidence for it?

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#P1.2.1

explain that all bodies emit radiation, and that the intensity and wavelength distribution of any emission depends on their temperatures

#P1.2.2

explain how the temperature of a body is related to the balance between incoming radiation, absorbed radiation and radiation emitted; illustrate this balance, using everyday examples including examples of factors which determine the temperature of the Earth