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The average solar radiation hitting the planet is considered to be about 352 watts/meter squared. Total radiation hitting our atmosphere is about 1366 watts/meter squared.
The rest of this energy is absorbed or reflected by the atmosphere.
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What is the amount of heat energy in the earth's surface referredd to?
Solar Constant
Does tilt affect the amount of solar energy earth receives?
No, the tilt of the earth doesn't affect the amount of solar energy received from the sun. It does mean that at different seasons, different parts of the earth will get more than others, but the overall amount remains the same.
What affects the amount of direct solar energy at different areas of the earth?
the rotation and tilt
What is the main source of energy for most processes at earths surface?
the sun because it gives energy to every living thing on earth
What factor most influences amount of solar energy an area on earth receives?
It is the angle at which sunlight strikes the area.
When does Earth's tilt allow for the least amount of solar energy to reach Texas?
On or about every December 21st of each year.
What are these resoures on the earth?
solar energy...because the sun makes most enenrgy from earth every plant or animal needs solar energy:)
Which three things determine the amount of solar energy reaching places on earth?
Three things that determine the amount of solar energy reaching places on earth are season, solar flares, and the presence of the ozone. Solar panel are a clean source of electricity
What is the amount of heat energy in the earth's surface referredd to?
Solar Constant
Does tilt affect the amount of solar energy earth receives?
No, the tilt of the earth doesn't affect the amount of solar energy received from the sun. It does mean that at different seasons, different parts of the earth will get more than others, but the overall amount remains the same.
What two factors determine the amount of solar energy that an area receives?
Two factors that determine the amount of solar energy an area receives are the amount of atmosphere it has to travel through and the tilt of the Earth. The more atmosphere the solar energy goes through the less energy there will be when it hits the surface. Also, the tilt of the Earth determines the amount of solar energy because if you are tilted towards the sun you are a little bit closer, so the energy doesn't have to go through as much atmosphere as the side of the Earth tilted away from the sun. Hope this helps!
Is solar energy being wasted?
Vast amounts of solar energy land on the earth every day, and only a tiny amount is captured for generating electricity. It is hardly being wasted, though, as much of it is used to warm the earth, to grow crops, to power photosynthesis in plants etc.
How do rotation and tilt affect the amount of solar energy that different parts of earth receive?
Rotation and tilt affect the amount of solar energy the earth receives because when the earth is tilted and or rotating, one specific part of the earth is more directed towards the sun then all the others.
What affects the amount of direct solar energy at different areas of the earth?
the rotation and tilt
What is the main source of energy for most processes at earths surface?
the sun because it gives energy to every living thing on earth
The amount of solar energy received at a particular place on earth depends on?
the position of the sun. If it is perpendicularly overhead then that place receives the most solar energy.
What would happen to the amount of energy received from the Sun if the rotation of the Earth changed?
Nothing. Provided the earth remains in the same orbit, then a change of rotation would not change the amount of solar energy reaching the earth.
