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Solar energy that heats the surface is re-radiated as infrared radiation, some of which is absorbed by the atmosphere in the process. Water vapor, methane, and carbon dioxide can all collect this re-radiated energy to some extent.

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Q: What occurs when radiant energy is reflected back into space?
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In what form is radiant energy reflected back into space?

Energy is re-radiated by the Earth as infrared (thermal) radiation.


Does radiant energy move through space?

Yes.


Why is radiant energy useful to us?

radiant energy is important to us because the sun is emittating radiation to the earth, through space


What is the sun's energy reflected into?

Solar energy reflected by clouds (20%) and the earth's surface (4%) is all reflected back into space.


Some energy from the Sun is reflected back into what?

Space.


Why is 6 of the suns energy scattered or reflected into space?

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How is the sun an example of radiant energy?

That means it radiates energy (in the form of electromagnetic waves) into space.


Objects in space that can only be viewed from earth because of reflected light energy are said to be what?

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What happens to the suns energy that is reflected?

It goes back into space.


Objects in space that can only be viewed from earth because of reflected light energy are said to be?

objects in space that can only be viewed from earth because of reflected light energy are said to be luminous.


What are the five importance of radiant energy?

the Sun, sunlight is our primary source of radiant energy, without it- life on Earth would pretty much cease to exist. Radiant energy is given off by space heaters, toasters, stove burners, light bulbs (give radiant energy as heat and as light), etc.. All electromagnetic energy from gamma rays, x-rays, thru radio waves are types of radiant energy.


What is the important of energy in your life?

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