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No! Different surfaces absorb and reflect differing amounts of radiation from the sun. The degree of reflectance is known as "albedo". Some materials reflect much more energy than others. For example snow fields reflect a very large proportion of solar radiation (they have a high albedo) whereas materials like tarmac (which is black and so reflects very little radiation, and conversely absorbs the majority of it) has a low albedo. This is why tarmac (and other dark surfaces) can become very hot on a sunny day.
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What energy source helps evaporate water from the earths surface in the water cycle?
The sun
What are gases that absorb thermal energy in the atmosphere called?
Greenhouse gases.
Will an object will be a net radiator of energy when its thermal energy is less than that of its surroundings?
No, an object will not be a net radiator of energy when its thermal energy is less than that of its surroundings. In this case, the object will instead absorb thermal energy from its surroundings in an attempt to reach thermal equilibrium.
What type of energy does water evaporating have?
During evaporation water absorb thermal energy from the environment.
What does a liquid to a solid involve in thermal energy?
To become a solid, a liquid will absorb heat energy.
Why are carbon dioxide water vapor and other greenhouse gases important to life on Earths surface?
They absorb radiant energy emitted by Earths surface
What does the absorption of thermal energy from the ground do to earths surface?
The absorption of thermal energy from the ground heats the lower atmosphere and keeps Earth's surface much warmer than it would if there were no atmosphere. :)
Why does a large object absorb thermal energy faster than a smaller object?
A greater surface area allows for greater energy transfer.
What type of energy does thermocouple absorb?
Thermal energy.
Do earths surfaces absorb thermal energy at the same rate?
No, because the land heats up faster and cools up faster than water.
What energy source helps evaporate water from the earths surface in the water cycle?
The sun
Substances that absorb light are converted to what?
Thermal energy
What brings thermal energy to the surface?
Thermal energy is the total amount of energy in a substance. A lot of the things could bring it to the "surface"
Why don't white surfaces absorb as much light as black surfaces?
it's depends on element's of black surface that element absorb the sun light and convert it to thermal energy and in the other side white surface doesn't had a much element like black surface.
What energy causes water to evaporate?
For evaporation water absorb thermal energy from the environment.
Does water absorb thermal energy during condensation?
No, water releases thermal energy during condensation. It absorbs thermal energy during evaporation, which is why the evaporation of sweat cools your skin.
What are gases that absorb thermal energy in the atmosphere called?
Greenhouse gases.
