Which of the following has a negative radiative forcing (i.e. cools the planet)?
A) carbon dioxide (CO₂)
B) nitrous oxides (N₂
C) stratospheric ozone (O₃)
D) methane (CH₄)

Question

Which of the following has a negative radiative forcing (i.e. cools the planet)?
A) carbon dioxide (CO₂) 
B) nitrous oxides (N₂
C) stratospheric ozone (O₃) 
D) methane (CH₄)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Stratospheric ozone (O₃) has a negative radiative forcing because it absorbs and scatters incoming solar radiation, which reduces the amount of energy reaching the Earth's surface and cools the planet.

Which of the Following Has a Negative Radiative Forcing (I