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Some of it but not all. They can also retain some types of radiation, especially thermal radiation.
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What percentage of the suns radiation is reflected by the clouds?
5%
Do clouds reflect some of the sun's radiation back into space?
Yes, they do, to a limited extent.
Thermosphere and exosphere are the first to receive the suns rays so they are very what?
Thermosphere and and Exosphere are the first ones to receive the suns rays so they can reflect to the clouds and the sun could reflect into the water and points to where it is needed Comment: I think the answer is "hot".
What are the factors the determine a planets albedo?
Clouds can increase a planet's albedo asthey reflect the radiation
How does the greenhouse effect influence the amount of incoming solar radiation?
Some radiation may be blocked or filtered or scattered by clouds, but most of it will pass right through clouds. To answer this question, it's best to know that clouds consist of dust particles, water molecules and a number of gas molecules. This collection of matter is much more condensed than usual gases and that is why they stand out in the sky. So, light and radiation from the sun comes in waves. These waves travel extreme distances to reach the Earth, but the majority of them won't reach the Earth because they reflect and refract through other substances. The matter in clouds has the same effect, they reflect and scatter the radiation from the sun. So, the answer to the question, "Do clouds block the sun's radiation?" would be yes.
What percentage of the suns radiation is reflected by the clouds?
5%
How might a thick puffy cloud reflect a different amount of the suns radiation than a thin wispy one?
Thick puffy cloud reflects suns radiation thick clouds reflect radiation keeping earth cool. Thin wispy cloud reflects sun radiation thin don't reflect as much radiation allowing the earth to warm.
How might a thick puffy cloud reflect a different amount of the Sun's radiation than a thin wispy one?
Thick puffy cloud reflects suns radiation thick clouds reflect radiation keeping earth cool. Thin wispy cloud reflects sun radiation thin don't reflect as much radiation allowing the earth to warm.
What percent of the suns heat can can clouds absorb on a cloudy day?
About 6% of the shortwave energy that comes from the sun is actually absorbed by clouds on a cloudy day.
Does the earths atmosphere reflect the suns radiation back into space?
Yes, about 30% of it goes back.
Do clouds reflect some of the sun's radiation back into space?
Yes, they do, to a limited extent.
How do clouds reflect heat to earth?
Cloud cover prevents IR radiation and light from escaping to space, preventing cooling by radiation.
Thermosphere and exosphere are the first to receive the suns rays so they are very what?
Thermosphere and and Exosphere are the first ones to receive the suns rays so they can reflect to the clouds and the sun could reflect into the water and points to where it is needed Comment: I think the answer is "hot".
What are the factors the determine a planets albedo?
Clouds can increase a planet's albedo asthey reflect the radiation
Do the suns ray's reflect on Earth's surface or absorb?
some of them get absorbed but some are sent to other different places such as space or the clouds.
Does ice reflect suns rays in Antarctica?
It does indeed reflect the suns rays.
True or False On avereage clouds reflect more solar radiation back to space than the earths surface?
no
