absorbed by earth's surface
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Most of the solar energy that reaches Earth's atmosphere is either reflected back into space or absorbed by the atmosphere and clouds. Approximately 30% of this energy is reflected by clouds, aerosols, and the Earth's surface, while about 70% is absorbed, warming the atmosphere, oceans, and land. This absorbed energy drives weather patterns and supports life by powering photosynthesis in plants. Ultimately, some of this energy is re-radiated back into space as infrared radiation.
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.
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.
About 70% of the solar energy that reaches Earth is absorbed by the land, oceans, and atmosphere. The oceans absorb the largest portion, approximately 50%, while the land and atmosphere together account for the remaining absorption. The absorbed energy drives various processes, including weather patterns, ocean currents, and the overall climate system. The remaining energy is reflected back into space, contributing to Earth's energy balance.
About 50% of the sun's radiation that reaches Earth's atmosphere is absorbed by the Earth's surface. The remaining energy is either reflected back to space or absorbed by the atmosphere.
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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.
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Energy from the sun that is absorbed by the Earth's surface is reflected back into the atmosphere or absorbed by land and water and transformed into heat.
Roughly 70% of the sun's energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface. The rest is reflected back into space or absorbed by the atmosphere.
The majority of the sun's energy is absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere before it reaches the surface.
The amount of radiation absorbed by the Earth's surface varies depending on factors such as location, time of day, and cloud cover. On average, about half of the solar radiation that reaches the Earth's atmosphere is absorbed by the surface, where it is then transformed into heat energy.
The Earth looks bright - thus much of the light reaching Earth is reflected back into space.
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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.
About 50% is absorbed by Earth's surface, about 25% is reflected by clouds, dust, and gases in the atmosphere, about 20% is absorbed by gases and particles in the atmosphere and about 5% is reflected by the surface back into the atmosphere. Also some absorbed energy is radiated back into the atmosphere.