Thermal energy is the total amount of energy in a substance. A lot of the things could bring it to the "surface"
Sun provides heat to earth's surface. It provides thermal energy to the earth.
This is the thermal energy from sun.
The thermal energy emitted from the surface of the Earth is in the form of longwave infrared radiation, also known as heat energy. This radiation is released as a result of the Earth absorbing solar radiation during the day and re-radiating it back into the atmosphere at night. The Earth's surface cools down by emitting this thermal energy into the atmosphere.
Coal by itself lacks thermal energy, apart from what is given to it by its surroundings (e.g. the Earth--which gives everything on its surface thermal energy--warm air, or other nearby sources of heat).
Ocean thermal energy comes from the heat stored in the sun-warmed surface layers of the ocean. The temperature difference between the warm surface water and the cold deeper water is harnessed to generate electricity using ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) systems.
Energy leaves Earth primarily in the form of thermal radiation, which is emitted by the Earth's surface and atmosphere. This thermal radiation eventually escapes into space. Solar energy that is absorbed by the Earth's surface is also re-emitted as heat.
When a match is lit, chemical energy stored in the match head is converted to thermal energy through combustion. The thermal energy then ignites the wood in the match, producing light energy and more thermal energy due to the flame.
Yes, it is true.
From the surface, it would be via convection currents
The energy exchange between space, the atmosphere, and Earth's surface produces a balance of incoming solar radiation and outgoing thermal radiation. Solar energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface, which then emits thermal radiation back into the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap some of this thermal radiation, leading to the warming of the Earth's surface.
The absorption of thermal energy from the ground warms the Earth's surface, leading to an increase in temperature. This can contribute to changes in weather patterns, melting of ice caps, and other climate-related impacts on the environment.
Thermal energy reaches Earth's surface primarily through radiation from the sun. The sun emits electromagnetic radiation that travels through space and warms the Earth's surface upon contact. This process is known as solar radiation.