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FORCAGE POSITIF [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-07-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Effects of Pollution
- Climate Change
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- positive radiative forcing
1, record 1, English, positive%20radiative%20forcing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- positive RF 2, record 1, English, positive%20RF
correct
- positive forcing 3, record 1, English, positive%20forcing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Positive radiative forcing indicates excess energy is being retained in the climate system — less energy is leaving than is entering the system — leading to a warmer climate, whereas negative radiative forcing indicates more energy is leaving the climate system than entering it, leading to a cooler climate ... 1, record 1, English, - positive%20radiative%20forcing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Effets de la pollution
- Changements climatiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- forçage radiatif positif
1, record 1, French, for%C3%A7age%20radiatif%20positif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- forçage positif 2, record 1, French, for%C3%A7age%20positif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le forçage radiatif positif indique que l'excès d’énergie est retenu dans le système climatique – il y a moins d'énergie qui quitte le système qu'il n'en rentre – ce qui entraîne un climat plus chaud, alors qu'un forçage radiatif négatif indique que plus d'énergie quitte le système qu'il n'en rentre ce qui entraîne un climat plus froid [...] 3, record 1, French, - for%C3%A7age%20radiatif%20positif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Efectos de la polución
- Cambio climático
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- forzamiento positivo
1, record 1, Spanish, forzamiento%20positivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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