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What is provides the warmth in sunlight?
The warmth of sunlight is an effect of the absorption of the electromagnetic radiation by a surface. If an object were totally transparent or totally reflective, the sunlight would not warm it up.
What are you feeling when you feel the warmth from a light bulb on you skin?
The infra red radiation from the lamp.
Does heat being transferred to radiation when things touch?
No heat transfer through objects touching is called conduction. Transfer by radiation occurs when heat moves in the form of electromagnetic waves such as light or infrared rays. The warmth you feel from sunlight is an example of radiation.
What is the useful energy you get from a candle?
light, warmth
What is used for storing energy and warmth?
heat energy
What can you infer about the relationship between direct sunlight and warmth?
the sun warms the Earth
What is the difference between how plants use sunlight and how animals use sunlight?
plants use it for food while animals mainly use it for warmth
Is there a direct relationship between density and warmth?
No.
What is provides the warmth in sunlight?
The warmth of sunlight is an effect of the absorption of the electromagnetic radiation by a surface. If an object were totally transparent or totally reflective, the sunlight would not warm it up.
How do poikilotherms control their body temperature?
Usually by 'basking' in direct sunlight, thus absorbing warmth. If they get too warm, they find a cool place to rest.
Are the places on earth that receive the most direct sun the warmest?
Yes, that's exactly how it works. The more direct the angle of the sunlight (which is to say, the closer that angle is to being perpendicular to the surface) the more warmth will result.
Do plants need sunlight to be strong?
Sunlight, Warmth, Energy, Food and Water are needed.
What are the needs of a plant?
the plants need water, warmth, sunlight, and minerals.
Do crocodiles like land?
yes mainly in winter to get sunlight ,to get the warmth
What are the needs of the plants?
sunlight water and carbon dioxide!! :)
What variable can be controlled?
water,insect,soil,air,sunlight,warmth,moisture
When does grass grow?
During warm periods when there is adequate moisture, sunlight, and warmth.
