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Such reflection is called the albedo. For the earth it is 30 - 35%
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How is energy transferred within the earth's atmosphere and throughtout the oceans?
Radiation is the only way i came up with. :/
What happens to the suns energy that earth absorbs?
Basically, one of three things: - reflection back into space - Heating of the ground, water and atmosphere - Absorption by plants to drive photosynthesis
What is an instrument sent to space to relay information back to earth?
A satellite.
What happens to solar energy when it reached 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 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.
When earth receives energy from the sun some energy escapes back into what?
When Earth receives energy from the sun, some of the energy is reflected back into space. This reflected energy is mainly in the form of infrared radiation.
About 6 percent of solar radiation is what by the Earth's surface?
About 6 percent of solar radiation is absorbed by the Earth's surface, with the remaining percentage being reflected back into space or absorbed by the atmosphere.
Why is the sun's radiation reflected back into space?
The sun's radiation is reflected back into space by the Earth's atmosphere, clouds, snow, ice, and other reflective surfaces. This reflection helps regulate the Earth's temperature by preventing excessive heating.
What percentage of suns radiation is reflected by the earths surface?
About 30% of the sun's radiation is reflected back into space by the Earth's surface, clouds, and atmosphere. This reflection is known as albedo and helps regulate the Earth's temperature.
What type of radiation is reflected away from the earths surface?
Visible light and infrared radiation are mainly reflected away from the Earth's surface. These wavelengths are absorbed by the atmosphere and then reflected back out into space, helping to regulate Earth's temperature.
In what form is radiant energy reflected back into space?
Radiant energy is reflected back into space in the form of infrared radiation, which is a type of electromagnetic radiation. This process helps to maintain Earth's energy balance and regulates the planet's temperature.
What Happens To Radiation When It Hits Eath's Surface?
When radiation hits Earth's surface, it can be absorbed, reflected, or scattered. Some of the absorbed radiation warms the surface, causing temperatures to increase, while some is re-radiated back into the atmosphere as heat. The remaining radiation is reflected back into space, contributing to Earth's energy balance.
What three things can happen to the radiation that earths receives from the sun?
The radiation that Earth receives from the sun can be absorbed by the atmosphere, reflected back into space, or absorbed by the Earth's surface and converted into heat energy.
What percent of incoming radiation from the Sun is absorbed by Earth's surface?
Approximately 51% of incoming solar radiation is absorbed by Earth's surface. The rest is reflected back into space or absorbed by the atmosphere.
What happens to the rest of radiation which is not absorbe by the earth?
Some of the radiation not absorbed by the Earth is reflected back into space by the atmosphere, clouds, and the Earth's surface. The remaining portion may be scattered in different directions or absorbed by gases in the atmosphere.
How much solar energy is reflected by the atmosphere and earth's surface?
About 6% of incoming solar radiation is reflected back into space from the atmosphere and 4% by the surface of the earth.Incoming solar radiation: 100%Reflected by the atmosphere: 6% : Absorbed by the atmosphere: 16%Continuing incoming solar radiation: 78%Reflected by clouds: 20% : Absorbed by clouds: 3%Continuing incoming solar radiation: 55%Reflected by the earth's surface: 4% : Absorbed by the earth's surface (lands and oceans): 51%
How is 34 percent of the energy from the sun reflected off the troposphere?
About 26% of incoming solar radiation is reflected back into space from the clouds and atmosphere. Another 16% is absorbed by the atmosphere.Incoming solar radiation: 100%Reflected by the atmosphere: 6% : Absorbed by the atmosphere: 16%Continuing incoming solar radiation: 78%Reflected by clouds: 20% : Absorbed by clouds: 3%Continuing incoming solar radiation: 55%Reflected by the earth's surface: 4% : Absorbed by the earth's surface (lands and oceans): 51%
