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Why do wee see the moon in phases?
The moon orbits the Earth and as it does so we see sunlight striking the moon at different angles.
How does direct sunlight affect the earth?
Too much heat depletes the ozone layer making earth more warmer.
What effects the Earth's surface?
acid rain, severe sunlight and UV rays and pollution
How does the position of the Sun in the sky affect the intensity of sunlight striking Earths surface?
The position of the Sun in the sky affects the intensity of sunlight striking Earth's surface primarily through the angle at which sunlight reaches the ground. When the Sun is higher in the sky, such as during midday, sunlight strikes the Earth more directly, leading to greater intensity and warmth. Conversely, when the Sun is lower on the horizon, sunlight arrives at a more oblique angle, spreading its energy over a larger area and reducing intensity. This variation is also influenced by seasonal changes and geographical location.
What are the direct and indirect effects of the electromagnetic spectrum on the life of earth?
The direct effects of the electromagnetic spectrum on Earth include providing sunlight for photosynthesis and warmth for sustaining life. Indirect effects include the impact of electromagnetic radiation on climate change due to the absorption and reflection of sunlight by the Earth's surface and atmosphere. Additionally, exposure to certain parts of the spectrum, such as ultraviolet radiation, can have harmful effects on living organisms, including human health.
Which motion causes moon changes?
The motion of the Moon orbiting the Earth, and the Earth and the Moon both orbiting the Sun, constantly alters the appearance of the sunlight striking the Moon's surface, as viewed from Earth. This changes in light and shadow gives the different phrases of the Moon.
Why is the sky blue, and how can I explain it to kids?
The sky appears blue because of a phenomenon called Rayleigh scattering, where sunlight is scattered by the gases and particles in the Earth's atmosphere. To explain this to kids, you can say that when sunlight reaches the Earth, the blue light scatters more than other colors because it travels in shorter, smaller waves. This makes the sky look blue to us.
Why the moon is lit up?
The moon is lit by sunlight just like the earth. Because of it's rotation relative to the earth, only one face of it is visible to people on earth. Thus, the expression, "the dark side of the moon". When the Earth is between the Sun and the moon, it is more or less invisible, since no direct light is striking it. We call this period of a few days a "new moon".
How the angle the sunlight reaches the earth impacts the number of hours of sunlight and the length of the day?
During the summer, the sun is striking the Northern Hemisphere straight on, therefore providing strong sunlight and longer daylight hours. The opposite is true during the winter; the Northern Hemisphere is turned away from the sun during this time, hence receiving weak sunlight and shorter daylight hours.
What blocks the sun?
Clouds, buildings, sun block (cream or lotion applied to the skin). A solar eclipse, the moon blocks the suns rays from striking the Earth. Lunar eclipse, the Earth blocks the suns rays from striking the moon.
The mass extinctions that occurred 250 million years ago and 65 million years ago may have been due to gradual process or?
A large comet or asteroid striking earth
What happens to the sunlight that hits the surface of the Earth?
Sunlight that hits the Earth's surface is absorbed by the Earth. It is then reflected back.
