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Emission And Absorption Of Infrared Radiation (physics Only) (GCSE Physics)

The following is a GCSE Physics test covering 'Emission And Absorption Of Infrared Radiation (physics Only)' from the broader topic Waves. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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Why do matt surfaces usually emit more infrared radiation than shiny surfaces?
Which statement explains why dark soil warms faster in sunlight than light-coloured sand?
Which everyday action reduces heat loss by radiation from a hot cup of tea?
Which of the following best describes why vacuum insulation (aerogel) reduces heat loss by radiation?
Which material property mostly determines how much infrared radiation a surface emits at a given temperature?
A student heats two identical metal blocks to the same temperature. One block is painted black and the other polished. When left to cool in the same room, which cools faster and why?
Why does a greenhouse trapping infrared help keep plants warm?
A shiny metal foil is placed over a hot object. What is the main effect of the foil on infrared exchange?
Which effect explains why shiny vacuum flasks keep a drink hot?
A surface is a good absorber of infrared. According to Kirchhoff’s law, this surface is likely to be:
How does atmospheric water vapour affect infrared radiation from the Earth?