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How does does solar radiation and infrared radiation interact with earth?
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What would happen if gases absorbs visible light?
Earth's atmosphere does have greenhouse gases. These gases absorb some of the infrared radiation emitted by Earth's surface. If it did not, Earth would grow warmer and warmer as it absorbed more and more solar radiation. Greenhouse gas molecules absorb and emit infrared radiation.
What is the energy received by earth from the sun in the form of radiation called?
It may be called by different names, for example:* Solar energy * Solar radiation * Electromagnetic waves * Light (actually this is only part of the radiation we receive)
Is solar energy kinetic?
No, it is radiation in the form of light and heat (infrared)
What type of radiation does the earth emit?
Its the thermal energy that the Earth emits. Radiation is essentially another word for heat. There is also solar radiation which is simply the heat from the sun. The Earth actually emits far less thermal energy than what is taken in from by the sun and absorbed into the atmosphere. On the other hand there are planets like Jupiter whose surface temperature is mostly comprised of heat from thermal energy instead of solar radiation.
Solar radiation that is not reflected is absorbed by what?
Solar radiation that is not reflected is absorbed by clouds, the atmosphere and the surface of the earth.Incoming solar radiation: 100%Reflected by the atmosphere: 6% : Absorbed by the atmosphere: 16%Continuing incoming solar radiation: 78%Reflected by clouds: 20% : Absorbed by clouds: 3%Continuing incoming solar radiation: 55%Reflected by the earth's surface: 4% : Absorbed by the earth's surface (lands and oceans): 51%Source: (NASA)
The Earth is warmed by solar energy. How is this energy transferred from the sun to the Earth?
By radiation: mainly in the infrared wavelengths.
What happens to incoming solar radiation after it is reflected off the surface of the earth?
The wavelength is longer. Energy is re-radiated by the Earth as infrared radiation (heat).
What could decrease Earth's temperature?
Lower solar input & higher infrared radiation at night could decrease Earth's temperature.
What would happen if gases absorbs visible light?
Earth's atmosphere does have greenhouse gases. These gases absorb some of the infrared radiation emitted by Earth's surface. If it did not, Earth would grow warmer and warmer as it absorbed more and more solar radiation. Greenhouse gas molecules absorb and emit infrared radiation.
What is the energy received by earth from the sun in the form of radiation called?
It may be called by different names, for example:* Solar energy * Solar radiation * Electromagnetic waves * Light (actually this is only part of the radiation we receive)
Do the oceans release solar radiation?
Yes, solar radiation warms the surface of the ocean. Warmth rises from the ocean in the form of infrared radiation.
What type of electromagnetic wave does the core of the earth protect us from?
The earth's magnetic field protects us and the earth from things such as solar winds and cosmic particles/radiation as well as solar radiation. Essentially, the magnetic radiation protects us from all harmful waves, varying from infrared rays to gamma rays.
How does visible cause earth surface to become warmer?
Visible light is an insignificant portion of the solar radiation that warms the Earth. The sun's infrared radiation, also known as 'heat', is responsible for virtually all of it.
Is solar energy kinetic?
No, it is radiation in the form of light and heat (infrared)
What type of solar radiation do you mostly get from the sun?
Solar radiation is the radiant energy that is emitted by the sun. About half of the solar radiation is short-wave part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The second half is mostly in the near-infrared part.
What does solar energy reach earth by?
Solar energy reaches the earth by two means, Electricity and Gravity.
Which part of the solar electromagnetic spectrum has the maximum intensity?
!WRONG!infrared radiation!CORRECT AWNSER!visible light radiation
