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The greenhouse effect is a process by which radiative energy leaving a planetary surface is absorbed by some atmospheric gases, called greenhouse gases.
Rising temperature causes some interesting effects. Expanding water, melting of ice caps and carbon dioxide will follow temperature. This is due to the fact that most CO2 is absorbed by the Northern Ocean and rising temps slow the ability of the ocean to absorb CO2.
Currently we are seeing ice growth in the Antarctic and a cooling of our oceans over the past few decades. Hopefully this trend will continue to follow the Milankovich Theory and keep cooling.
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How much of the Sun energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface?
AnswerApproximately 120,000 TW (terrawatts)That is 120000000000000000 joules per second!More energy hits the Earth from the Sun in one hour that the whole world uses all year.(The world uses 15 terrawatts of power per year.)
What happens when quake hits An area of bedrock?
You die
What happens to solar energy that reaches the Earth?
Solar energy that reaches the Earth is either absorbed, or reflected back into space. Water or clouds reflect the energy, and about 30% of all the sunlight that hits the Earth is reflected away. Of the solar energy, that is absorbed, some of it becomes heat, and some of that is re-radiated into space at night. This is why clear nights are often so cold; the Earth's heat is being radiated back into space. On cloudy nights, the heat is trapped between the surface and the clouds, keeping things warmer. Some of the sunlight/heat goes into evaporating water from lakes or rivers, and the water vapor falls as rain later on. Some of the rain is trapped in reservoirs, or runs through dams and turbines, so hydroelectric power is actually solar power. Some of the sunlight is absorbed by plants, and the living cells of the plants use photosynthesis to convert other matter such as soil and water into wood or plant matter. If we burn the wood, we're actually releasing solar energy back into the environment. Plants die and fall to the ground, and eventually decay. Over the course of millions of years, the decaying organic material becomes fossilized, compressed, and transformed; it becomes coal, or oil, or natural gas. Those "fossil fuels" are actually million-year-old trapped solar energy! The energy balance of the Earth is maintained because if the Earth heats up much, the heat helps evaporate water that forms clouds; the clouds are reflective, and more sunlight is reflected away.
What are three alterative energy sources?
It is, like all things, what you perceive it to be (or not to be).
When an earthquake hits how can you communicate family?
the news will probably tell you a couple days before it actually happens and you could call before very bad storm hits.
How does the sun heat up water?
The sun heats up water through a process called solar radiation. When sunlight hits the surface of the water, the energy from the sun is absorbed, causing the water molecules to move faster and increase in temperature. This is how solar energy is converted into heat energy in water.
What happens to the intensity of solar radiation as latitude increases?
As latitude increases, the intensity of solar radiation decreases. This is because the angle at which sunlight hits the Earth's surface becomes more oblique, leading to greater atmospheric absorption and scattering, which reduces the amount of solar energy that reaches the surface.
What happens to the light when it hits?
it absorbs the radiation from it making it harmless
What happens to the amount of solar radiation as latitude increases?
The north pole receives more solar radiation during the summer than the equator does, but during winter, it receives no solar radiation. This means that as latitude increases, the amount of solar radiation increases in the summer and decreases in the winter.
How does the sun heat water at the equator?
the sun's solar radiation travels through space until it hits earth. because heat is just vibrating particles, it starts to heat the water at the equator.
What do the van Allen belts do?
solar radiation. as the solar wind hits the earth's magnetic fields, it is mostly diverted away from the earth. but some radiation gets caught in the field, and those are the van Allen radiation belts. Aurora borealis
Does water attract the sun, and if so, how does this interaction occur?
Water does not attract the sun. The interaction between water and the sun occurs when sunlight hits the surface of the water, causing it to absorb the energy and heat up. This process is known as solar radiation.
What happens when sunlight hits a comet?
When it is from very far away, nothing. But when a comet approaches the inner Solar System,solar radiation causes the volatile materials within the comet to vaporize and stream out of the nucleus, carrying dust away with them. That is what we call the 'tail' of a comet.
Is radiation from Solar energy bad?
Ultra violet radiation is bad, but once it goes through the ozone layer in the stratosphere is it harmless if a little hits you.
Which type of radiation hits the earth in the highest percentage?
Solar radiation, in the form of sunlight, hits the Earth in the highest percentage. This radiation provides energy for life on Earth and drives various processes like photosynthesis and weather patterns.
Why do solar radiation levels change based on latitude?
Solar radiation levels change based on latitude because the angle at which sunlight hits the Earth's surface varies with latitude. Near the equator, the sun's rays are more direct, leading to higher solar radiation levels. As you move towards the poles, the angle of sunlight becomes more oblique, resulting in lower solar radiation levels. Additionally, factors like day length and cloud cover can also influence solar radiation levels at different latitudes.
Does a solar eclipse happens when the moon blocks out light from the sun?
Correct. A solar eclipse is when the Moon's shadow hits the Earth.
