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there are plenty of things in the atmosphere that absorb energy. most obvious known is ozone that absorbs harmful UV rays from the sun. Also there is dust/dirt particles in the atmosphere that are so small that when a beam of light hits it, it reflects blue light giving the impression of a blue atmosphere.
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Does the atmosphere absorb a lot of energy directly from the sun?
No, most of the sun's energy that reaches the Earth's atmosphere is absorbed by the surface of the Earth. The atmosphere does absorb some of the energy but it is relatively small compared to the energy absorbed by the Earth's surface.
What layer of the atmosphere do oxygen and nitrogen atoms absorb energy from the sun?
Oxygen and nitrogen atoms in the Earth's atmosphere absorb energy from the sun in the thermosphere. This is the layer of the atmosphere that experiences the highest temperatures due to the absorption of solar radiation.
What are gases that absorb thermal energy in the atmosphere called?
Greenhouse gases.
What absorbs energy from the sun in the atmosphere.?
Ozone, water vapor, carbon dioxide, clouds, dust, and other gases absorb energy in the atmosphere.
What absorbs energy the sun in the atmosphere?
Ozone, water vapor, carbon dioxide, clouds, dust, and other gases absorb energy in the atmosphere.
What happens to all of the energy that the earth receives from the sun?
Energy can be scattered or absorbed by aerosols in the atmosphere. Aerosols are dust, soot, sulfates and nitric oxides. When aerosols absorb energy, the atmosphere becomes warmer. When aerosols scatter energy, the atmosphere is cooled.
What is energy's never created or destroy defining?
Energy comes from the sun. That is the earths only source of energy, it is absorbed by plants, that are eaten by animals to absorb the energy. The energy is then released back into the atmosphere as heat. You cant make energy, you get it off other things, but it all originates from the sun.
Does earths atmosphere absorb all of the radient energy from the sun?
No, Earth's atmosphere does not absorb all of the radiant energy from the sun. While it does absorb a significant portion of solar energy, particularly ultraviolet and infrared radiation, about 30% of the incoming solar energy is reflected back into space by clouds, atmospheric particles, and the Earth's surface. The remaining energy that reaches the surface is crucial for warming the planet and supporting life.
How do visible light and infrared energy warm earth?
The Earth and atmosphere absorb the visible and infrared energy and this warms the earth.
What are three things that absorb energy from the sun in the atmosphere?
Three things that absorb energy from the sun in the atmosphere are water vapor, carbon dioxide, and ozone. Water vapor captures heat through its greenhouse effect, while carbon dioxide absorbs infrared radiation, contributing to warming. Ozone in the stratosphere absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation, protecting living organisms from its damaging effects. Together, these components play a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate.
What is the process by which gases in the atmosphere absorb thermal energy and radiate it back to earth called?
the greenhouse effect
How do things absorb?
Things absorb when they take in and retain another substance or energy from their surroundings. This absorption process typically involves the transfer of molecules, particles, or energy into the material or object, leading to a change in its properties or state.
