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Earths primary external energy source is what?

The Sun is Earth's primary external energy source. Solar radiation emitted by the Sun provides heat and light energy to sustain life on Earth through a process called photosynthesis.


What is a source of external heat energy for the earth?

The Sun is the primary source of external heat energy for Earth. Solar radiation reaches the Earth's surface, providing warmth and driving various processes on the planet, such as weather patterns and the water cycle.


What is the major heat source of earth's crust?

there are many reasons for heat in earths crust. like the friction between rock masses during movements of earths crust. there may also be heat left over from the original heat of earths interior. but the main reason for heat in earths crust is radioactive elements. they give off energy that can be absorbed as heat. some radioactive elements include uranium, thorium, and a form of potassium.


What energy is created from the earths heat?

Geothermal energy is created from the Earth's heat. This renewable energy source harnesses heat from beneath the Earth's surface to generate electricity or provide direct heating.


What is the source of heat in the Earths interior?

The primary source of heat in Earth's interior is residual heat left over from the planet's formation, along with heat generated by the decay of radioactive isotopes. This heat drives mantle convection and plate tectonics, resulting in geological processes such as volcanic activity and earthquakes.