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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.
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∙ 10y agoSolar Radiation.
Reflection (from clouds and aerosol particles) in the atmosphere turn back some of the sun's rays. Absorption by water vapour in clouds and by particles in the air also collect some radiation preventing it reaching the surface of the earth.
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∙ 11y agoReflection and absorption by the atmosphere prevent some radiation from reaching Earths surface.
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∙ 12y agoThe ozone layer stops ultraviolet rays from reaching us.
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∙ 11y agoThey both prevent the sun's radiation from reaching the earth's atmosphere.
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What holds the earth atmosphere?
Gravity hold the atmosphere to the Earth. But other factors do cause earth to loose some atmosphere to space continuously.
When Earths surface is heated it radiates some of the energy back into the atmosphere as?
When Earths surface is heated it radiates some of the energy back into the atmosphere as "Infrared Radiation."
How does the atmosphere insulate the earth?
The Earth's atmosphere acts as an insulating layer primarily through the greenhouse effect. Here's how it works: Solar radiation: The Sun emits a wide spectrum of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light. This energy reaches the Earth as sunlight. Absorption and reflection: Some of the incoming solar radiation is absorbed by the Earth's surface, warming it. The rest is reflected back into space by the surface and clouds. Infrared radiation: The warmed Earth's surface emits heat in the form of infrared radiation. Greenhouse gases: Certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and water vapor (H2O), are called greenhouse gases. They are transparent to incoming sunlight but can absorb and re-radiate some of the infrared radiation emitted by the Earth's surface. Thermal trapping: Greenhouse gases trap some of the re-radiated infrared heat, preventing it from escaping into space. This process raises the temperature of the lower atmosphere, acting like a blanket that keeps the Earth warmer than it would be without an atmosphere. This natural greenhouse effect is essential for maintaining a stable climate and temperature on Earth. However, human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, have increased the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, enhancing the greenhouse effect and leading to global warming and climate change.
How does Earth's atmosphere interfere with ground based telescope imaging?
The atmosphere can filter out some nonvisible lights like UV and infared rays.
What gas was present in the earths early atmosphere?
The first atmosphere of the earth was probably mostly hydrogen with some simple hydrides such as water vapor, methane and ammonia. Vulcanism and asteroidal bombardment eventually replaced this with an atmosphere of mostly nitrogen, with carbon dioxide and some of the inert gasses.
What happens to the suns energy that earth absorbs?
Basically, one of three things: - reflection back into space - Heating of the ground, water and atmosphere - Absorption by plants to drive photosynthesis
What are additional fat soluble vitamins often added to some low fat and low-caloriesproduct?
Some fat substitutes can prevent absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
What does a black objects do to light?
black object completely absorbe the incident energy and does not reflect any light because if energy incident on any other thing it reflect some portion in atmosphere that is why we can see the thing that it is in which colour but if energy absorbes by any object here total absorption no reflection
Why are additional fat-soluble vitamins often added to some low fat and low calorie products?
Some fat substitutes can prevent absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
Why are additional fat-soluble vitamins often added to some low-fat and low-calorie products?
Some fat substitutes can prevent absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
Why are additional fat soluble vitamins often added to some low fat and low calorie products?
Some fat substitutes can prevent absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
Why should you use rubber shoes in sports activity?
Rubber can improve traction, and help prevent falls, improve speed, and provide some shock absorption.
If circle is formed around the moon it causes some problems to moon if it has some effect on moon?
I think it is caused by the reflection of moon light on ice crystals.That's right, what you see is in the Earth's atmosphere and has no effect on the moon.
What are some features that would prevent a starfish from thriving on land in an atmosphere of air?
vascular system requires water in order to survive
Why have some scientists suggested that billions of aluminum balloons should be released into the atmosphere?
To block the sun's rays to prevent from anymore global warming
What happens to the light that doesnt go through glass?
When light hits glass: -- some of it bounces off the glass surface and goes back away from the glass (reflection) -- some of it is absorbed into the glass and never heard from again (absorption) -- some of it goes through the glass and comes out the other side (transmission).
Why are some medicines generic coated?
Enteric refers to the intestines. The stomach lining is sensitive to certain medicinal compounds. In order to get the medicine through the stomach and into another area, the enteric coating is added to prevent absorption through the stomach lining, and allow absorption to occur latere, in the small intestine.
