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When the suns rays strike the earths surface energy is absorbed or reflected?

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What happens after the suns rays hit the earth?

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What was an invention made by Archimedes that reflected the suns rays?

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The energy from the sun's rays is absorbed by the Earth's surface, oceans, and atmosphere. This energy is then converted into heat, which drives weather patterns, ocean currents, and the growth of plants through photosynthesis.


How is the energy from the sun reflected by the atmosphere?

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Is the suns energy completely absorbed by the atmosphere?

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