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Roughly 70% of the solar energy that reaches the outer atmosphere is absorbed by the Earth's surface. The remaining percentage is reflected back into space by clouds, aerosols, and the Earth's surface.
The Earth looks bright - thus much of the light reaching Earth is reflected back into space.
No, infrared radiation does not have the most energy among the solar radiation that reaches the outer atmosphere of Earth. In the electromagnetic spectrum, shorter wavelengths like ultraviolet (UV) radiation have more energy than longer wavelengths such as infrared. While infrared radiation is a significant portion of the solar energy that reaches Earth, it is the UV and visible light ranges that contain higher energy photons.
On average, about 30% of the sunlight that reaches Earth and its atmosphere is reflected back into space. This reflectivity is known as the Earth's albedo and is influenced by factors such as clouds, ice, and land surfaces. The remaining 70% is absorbed by the Earth's surface and atmosphere, driving various processes, including weather and climate.
The solar energy that reaches the Earth's surface is known as solar irradiance, primarily in the form of visible light, ultraviolet, and infrared radiation. On average, about 1,366 watts per square meter of solar energy reaches the outer atmosphere, but due to atmospheric absorption and scattering, approximately 1,000 watts per square meter reaches the surface on a clear day. This energy is crucial for photosynthesis, climate regulation, and can be harnessed for solar power generation.
The Outer Reaches was created in 1951.
The Outer Reaches has 342 pages.
No, Sedna is a dwarf planet located in the outer reaches of the solar system and does not have an atmosphere that could support human respiration.
The ISBN of The Inner Reaches of Outer Space is 1577312090.
The Inner Reaches of Outer Space was created in 1986.