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How does albedo affect the behavior of solar radiation reaching earths surface?
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How does the angle of light affect the temperature of a surface?
The amount of energy reaching a given area from a source of radiant energy is dependent on the angle of incidence of the energy. Radiation that contacts a surface at an angle of 60° from the normal has half as much energy per unit of surface area as radiation that is parallel to the normal, radiation that reaches the surface at 70.53° from the normal has one third the energy per unit of area, radiation at 75.52° from the normal has one fourth as much energy, and so on. Therefore, if light is contacting a surface that absorbs some of it and converts it to heat, the angle of incidence of the light will affect the temperature. Such is the reason why winters are colder than summers.
Reflection and absorption by the atmosphere prevent some?
The sun's total energy package. There are about 1355 watts hitting each meter of atmosphere. Roughly 375 watts reach our planet. This amount varies greatly on weather conditions. Water vapor (clouds) provide most of the feedback loop.It is believed that man's contribution of 0.28% of the total green houses gases may have some affect on the current warming. Science suggests (and data supports) that this may well not be the issue. While man has been steadily increasing his contribution of CO2 to the atmosphere (now reaching 6% of total CO2 production and 0.28% of total GHG) we are seeing a steady decline in temperature worldwide. The crest seems to have been in 1998. The start point of this warming was about 6000 years ago. Of the 11 degrees (C) of warming we have verified, only 0.2 has occurred since man started using fuel.Reflection and absorption by the atmosphere prevent some solar radiation from reaching the earth's surface.
How does the level of solar radiation arriving upon different parts of the earth's surface affect the biome located there?
because the suns light is warm and causes animals to live
How does deforestation affect water quality?
Deforestation removes the trees that hold the soil in place. Surface runoff is increased and the water reaching lakes and streams is contaminated with soil, making the water less pure.
How does humidity affect the type of snow?
It has much more of an effect up in the so-called snow growth region of the clouds than it does at the surface. After all, snowflakes have already fully formed as they fall to the surface. At the surface, humidity tends to be pretty high. If it's not, the snow will sublimate before reaching the ground until the atmospheric column is saturated.
How does volcanic ash in Earths atomosphere affect solar radiation?
It blocks (some of) it from reaching the surface of the Earth.
How does the angle of light affect the temperature of a surface?
The amount of energy reaching a given area from a source of radiant energy is dependent on the angle of incidence of the energy. Radiation that contacts a surface at an angle of 60° from the normal has half as much energy per unit of surface area as radiation that is parallel to the normal, radiation that reaches the surface at 70.53° from the normal has one third the energy per unit of area, radiation at 75.52° from the normal has one fourth as much energy, and so on. Therefore, if light is contacting a surface that absorbs some of it and converts it to heat, the angle of incidence of the light will affect the temperature. Such is the reason why winters are colder than summers.
Why is damaged to the ozone layer cause of concerned?
The ozone layer stops harmful radiation from reaching the Earth's surface. Depletion of the ozone layer increases the risk of skin cancer. It may also affect the ecosystem in unpredictable ways.
How would a decrease of ozone in the stratosphere affect the radiation received at earth surface?
the radiation received at th earth's surface would increase since the ozone layer acts as a powerful and natural barrier against harmful radiation.
What factors could affect the amount of sunlight reaching the earth's surface and decrease the flux of solar energy?
same question
What are the two factors that affect the rate of heat gain or loss of am object through radiation?
Surface area and temperature gradient
Does radiation affect penis growth?
Yes, penis does affect radiation.
How would a decrease of ozone in the stratosphere affect the radiation received at earth's surface?
Yes it will. The UV amount will increase very much.
How do aerosol particles affect insolation?
They scatter sunlight, reducing the amount that reaches the surface as direct radiation (increasing the amount that reaches as diffuse).
Reflection and absorption by the atmosphere prevent some?
The sun's total energy package. There are about 1355 watts hitting each meter of atmosphere. Roughly 375 watts reach our planet. This amount varies greatly on weather conditions. Water vapor (clouds) provide most of the feedback loop.It is believed that man's contribution of 0.28% of the total green houses gases may have some affect on the current warming. Science suggests (and data supports) that this may well not be the issue. While man has been steadily increasing his contribution of CO2 to the atmosphere (now reaching 6% of total CO2 production and 0.28% of total GHG) we are seeing a steady decline in temperature worldwide. The crest seems to have been in 1998. The start point of this warming was about 6000 years ago. Of the 11 degrees (C) of warming we have verified, only 0.2 has occurred since man started using fuel.Reflection and absorption by the atmosphere prevent some solar radiation from reaching the earth's surface.
How do solar radiation affect human behavior?
Solar radiation can impact human behavior by influencing mood and energy levels. Exposure to sunlight can stimulate the production of serotonin in the brain, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood. This can lead to increased feelings of well-being and alertness. However, excessive exposure to solar radiation without protection can also result in sunburn and heat exhaustion, which can negatively impact behavior.
How would a decease of ozone in the stratosphere affect the radiation received at earth's surface?
The decrease of ozone causes UV to enter the earth. These are fatal radiations of the sun.
