Most of it is reflected back into space.
Most of the solar radiation absorbed by Earth's surface is later radiated back into space as infrared radiation. This process helps to maintain Earth's energy balance and regulate its temperature.
Approximately 30% of the energy from the sun that reaches Earth is reflected back into space, primarily by clouds, atmospheric particles, and surfaces like ice and water. Additionally, a significant portion of the solar energy absorbed by the Earth is re-radiated as infrared radiation. Ultimately, around 70% of the incoming solar energy is absorbed, with the remaining 30% being reflected back into space. Therefore, while 30% is reflected, a portion of the absorbed energy is also emitted back into space.
Radiation budget is Earth's atmosphere. The Earth's atmosphere has more solar energy than it radiates back to space.
Solar radiation is absorbed by Earth's atmosphere, surface, and oceans. Some of it is reflected back into space, some is absorbed and later re-emitted as heat, and some is converted into chemical energy through photosynthesis by plants. Some is also reflected directly back into space by clouds, snow, ice, and other reflective surfaces.
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 absorbed by the Earth's surface, with the remaining percentage being reflected back into space or absorbed by the atmosphere.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Approximately 51% of incoming solar radiation is absorbed by Earth's surface. The rest is reflected back into space or absorbed by the atmosphere.
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.
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%
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%