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What does solar radiation produce when it strikes the Earth?
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Most solar energy when it hits the atmosphere goes right through and warms the surface of the earth. The warmed surface of the earth radiates infra-red heat into the atmosphere where some of it is captured by greenhouse gases. The more greenhouse gas there is, then the warmer the atmosphere becomes.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoPart of it is always reflected, part of it is always absorbed, and part of it may
in some situations be transmitted ... sail right on through the object and come
out the other side. Window glass is a perfect example.
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∙ 11y agoreflected, absorbed, scattered and transmitted
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∙ 12y agoHEAT
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In polar areas solar radiation strikes Earth at a?
In polar areas, solar radiation strikes Earth at a small angle. The dissipation of light in the Earth's atmosphere is increased when it falls at a shallow angle.
In polar areas solar radiation strikes earth at?
In polar areas, solar radiation strikes Earth at a small angle. The dissipation of light in the Earth's atmosphere is increased when it falls at a shallow angle.
In polar areas solar radiation strikes Earth at what angle?
Small angles
What product is formed when solar radiation strikes an oxygen molecule?
O2
How does radiation warm the earth?
By the sunlight, when the sunlight enter in the earth
In polar areas solar radiation strikes Earth at a?
In polar areas, solar radiation strikes Earth at a small angle. The dissipation of light in the Earth's atmosphere is increased when it falls at a shallow angle.
In polar areas solar radiation strikes earth at?
In polar areas, solar radiation strikes Earth at a small angle. The dissipation of light in the Earth's atmosphere is increased when it falls at a shallow angle.
The atmosphere and clouds directly absorb about20 percent of the solar radiation that strikes earth How does the sun indirectly warm the atmosphere?
Earth's land and sea absorb solar radiation, then reradiate it to the air
What is the main source for solar energy?
The nuclear fission on the sun is the main source for solar energy. This radiation strikes the earth where it is captured by photovoltaic (PV) panels, or focussed on a Solar Tower. Both methods produce electricity, which is clean and renewable.
In polar areas solar radiation strikes Earth at what angle?
Small angles
What product is formed when solar radiation strikes an oxygen molecule?
O2
What happens to most solar radiation when it reaches the surface of Earth what happens?
Most of the solar radiation is absorbed when it reaches the surface of the earth. Some of the solar radiation is also absorbed in the atmosphere.
Debris from the solar system strikes the earth as?
meteoroids!
Debris from the solar system strikes the earth as what?
Meteor
How is solar energy transferred?
Solar energy is radiation that comes from the sun. It can generate electricity and produce heat. They convert solar radiation into electricity.
How does cloud cover influence the amount of solar radiation that reachs the earth?
Cloud cover influences the amount of solar radiation that reaches Earth's surface because solar radiation cannot reach earth if there is tons of clouds blocking the way
How does radiation warm the earth?
By the sunlight, when the sunlight enter in the earth
