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Nitrous Oxide is significantly more potent at trapping heat than methane and carbon dioxide

N2O absorbs infrared radiation very strongly and stays long in the atmosphere.

It has a GWP of approximately 265–298, making it nearly 300 times more potent than CO₂ per unit

Explanation

• Cause: Primarily due to excess greenhouse gases like CO₂, CH₄, and N₂O from human activities.
• Effects: Rising temperatures, melting glaciers, extreme weather, and sea-level rise.

Last verified on 08-02-2026

Explanation

• A wind vane (also called a weather vane) shows the direction from which the wind is blowing.
  • Usually installed on rooftops or meteorological stations.
  • Works with a rotating pointer that aligns with the wind direction.

Last verified on 01-02-2026

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Oxygen is a vital component of the Earth's atmosphere (making up about 21%) and is essential for life

Therefore, oxygen is not considered a part of smog.

Smog in Pakistan mainly consists of harmful air pollutants.

These include sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxide.

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Luminosity is the total amount of energy a star emits per second.

It depends on the star’s size and temperature.

Brightness is how bright the star appears from Earth, which can vary with distance.

Magnitude is a scale to measure stellar brightness.

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Air always moves from regions of high pressure to low pressure.

This movement creates wind and drives weather patterns.

The greater the pressure difference, the stronger the wind.

High-pressure areas are usually associated with clear skies.

Low-pressure areas often bring clouds and precipitation.

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The Sun produces energy through nuclear fusion in its core.

In fusion, hydrogen nuclei combine to form helium, releasing huge energy.

This energy radiates as sunlight, heat, and solar radiation.

Fusion is different from fission, which splits heavy nuclei.

Solar energy powers life on Earth and can be harnessed for electricity.

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The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere is called the troposphere.

This layer contains about 75-80% of the atmosphere's total mass and up to 99% of its water vapor. 

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• Natural gas produces less carbon dioxide, sulfur oxides, and particulate matter.
• It is considered a cleaner fossil fuel.

Additional information:

• Coal is the most pollutant.
• Coal producing high levels of smoke and harmful gases.
• Diesel emits more particulates and nitrogen oxides than petrol.

Last verified on 17-01-2026

Explanation

• 74 mph and above: Hurricane
• Below 39 mph: Tropical Depression
• 39–73 mph: Tropical Storm

Additional Information:

• Hurricanes are called Typhoons in the Western Pacific.
• They cause heavy rainfall, strong winds, and coastal flooding.

Last verified on 17-01-2026