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UV rays from the sun mostly. The stars are too far away to give off any heat, and though the moon bounces some light to us it doesn't give off any heat. The phenomenon called the green house effect is when UV rays from the sun enter our atmosphere and the heat is trapped by the ozone layer and other particles in our atmosphere. This effect compounds the hot air creating a sustainable environment for life. The problem is that as pollutants increase more and more heat builds up and the land born ice begins to melt. Extra fresh water in the ocean could through a lot of weather patterns out of balance
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How is earth's surface heated by the sun?
it is heated by conduction by the earths atmosphere
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."
What are 2 ways the earths atmosphere get heated?
by the sun, and global warming
What is the current atmosphere of Earth believed to be?
Earths atmosphere is made up mostly of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Explain two ways that earths atmosphere gets heated?
by convection and conduction
Is the earth heated by the sun?
it is heated by conduction by the earths atmosphere
How is earth's surface heated by the sun?
it is heated by conduction by the earths atmosphere
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."
What layer of the atmosphere is heated by the earths surface?
trophosphere
Is the earths atmosphere heated by solar energy?
yes
Was the earths early atmosphere made up of mostly oxygen?
no
What describes the earths atmosphere?
mostly nitrogen with 21% oxygen
What increases enthalpy in the air molecules of the earths atmosphere?
the air being heated by the sun
What are 2 ways the earths atmosphere get heated?
by the sun, and global warming
Earths atmosphere is heated mainly by what?
The sun as it is the most powerful heat source in our solar system.
What action increases enthalpy in the air molecules of the earths atmosphere?
the air being heated by the sun
What is the glowing trail that results when a meteroid burns up in earths atmosphere?
Air heated to incandescence.
