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Why doesn't all of the energy from the sun that enters the atmosphere reach the Earth?
Not all of the energy from the sun that enters the atmosphere reaches the Earth because some of it is reflected back into space by clouds, atmospheric particles, and the Earth's surface. Additionally, some of the energy is absorbed and scattered by the atmosphere before reaching the Earth's surface. This results in only a portion of the total solar energy reaching the Earth's surface for use.
What percentage of the solar energy the reaches the outer atmosphere is absorbed at the earths surface?
50%
What factors could affect the amount of sunlight reaching the earth's surface and decrease the flux of solar energy?
Factors that could affect the amount of sunlight reaching the Earth's surface and decrease the flux of solar energy include increased aerosols in the atmosphere from pollution or volcanic eruptions, cloud cover, latitude (angle of the Sun), and obstructions like buildings or vegetation. These factors can all attenuate or scatter sunlight before it reaches the surface, leading to reduced solar energy flux.
Which type of light energy found in solar radation is most likely to reach the earths surface?
visible light
What time and why is the solar energy most intense?
Solar energy is most intense around noon when the sun is highest in the sky. At this time, the sunlight must travel through less of the Earth's atmosphere, reducing the amount of energy that is scattered or absorbed before reaching the surface.
Most of the solar energy reaching planet Earth and its atmosphere is absorbed by what?
earths surface
On average how much of the sun and energy is absorbed by Earth and atmosphere and clouds without reaching Earth and surface?
Roughly 30% of the incoming solar energy is reflected back to space by clouds, the atmosphere, and the Earth's surface. Another 20% is absorbed by the atmosphere and clouds before reaching the Earth's surface, leaving only about 50% to be absorbed by the Earth's surface.
Why is only 50 percent of the solar energy that reaches the outer atmosphere absorbed by Earths surface?
The Earth looks bright - thus much of the light reaching Earth is reflected back into space.
What absorbs energy that is radiation from earths surface?
the greenhouse effect!
What absorbed the most energy that is radiated from earths surface?
the greenhouse
What is the point on earths surface where an earthquake energy is received?
epicenter
What factors contribute to the decrease in the amount of energy reaching earth's surface?
There are several factors that contribute to the decrease in the amount of energy reaching earth's surface. These are: reflection, scattering, absorption by gases and aerosols in the atmosphere, and cloud cover.
Why are carbon dioxide water vapor and other greenhouse gases important to life on Earths surface?
They absorb radiant energy emitted by Earths surface
Why doesn't all of the energy from the sun that enters the atmosphere reach the Earth?
Not all of the energy from the sun that enters the atmosphere reaches the Earth because some of it is reflected back into space by clouds, atmospheric particles, and the Earth's surface. Additionally, some of the energy is absorbed and scattered by the atmosphere before reaching the Earth's surface. This results in only a portion of the total solar energy reaching the Earth's surface for use.
What are characteristics of the amount of energy that is absorbed or reflected by earths surface?
The amount of energy absorbed or reflected by Earth's surface is influenced by factors such as surface albedo, surface characteristics (e.g. vegetation, water bodies), and atmospheric conditions (e.g. clouds, aerosols). Different surfaces have different albedos, which determine how much solar radiation is absorbed versus reflected. Additionally, atmospheric components can impact the amount of energy reaching and interacting with the surface.
What is the transfer of energy from the sun to earths surface?
Because of the heat and light
What is potential energy dependent upon an objects weight and distance from earths surface?
Gravitational potential energy.
