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IB Physics HL · B.2 Greenhouse effect

Greenhouse effect for IB Physics HL

Greenhouse effect is mapped to B.2 Greenhouse effect in the IB Physics HL pathway. Use this public guide to see exactly where the concept fits, what to master, and which GioPhysics resource continues the study sequence.

B · The particulate nature of matterSL + HLGuide 1 of 1

Where this fits

B.2 Greenhouse effect

Curriculum
IB Physics HL
Theme or group
The particulate nature of matter
Current framework
First assessment 2025

Black-body radiation, emissivity, albedo, and the greenhouse energy balance are in the thermal energy transfer lesson.

Mastery checklist

Know what success looks like.

  1. 01

    Define greenhouse effect in precise physics language.

  2. 02

    Choose and apply the mapped relationship with symbols, units, and assumptions stated.

  3. 03

    Explain how the result fits the wider syllabus topic and test whether it is reasonable.

Exam lens

Build, apply, check.

B.2 Greenhouse effect is identified as SL + HL in this curriculum map. Build the concept first, then practise selecting a model, showing working, and checking the final result.

Teaching sequence

B.2 Greenhouse effect

This curriculum row maps directly to one GioPhysics concept guide.

  1. 01Greenhouse effectCurrent guide

Continue on GioPhysics

Choose the right next step.

The curriculum context stays public. Lesson and presentation access follows the existing GioPhysics membership rules.

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