If the Earth's average surface temperature were to increase, how would this affect the wavelength of peak emission?

A. It would shift toward shorter wavelengths.
B. It would shift toward longer wavelengths.
C. It would shift toward longer wavelengths at first, and then toward shorter wavelengths.
D. It would not change.


Answer: A

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