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.
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What happens to Solar Energy is that some of it gets absorbed into air, land and water while the rest gets reflected back to space.
The solar energy that reaches the Earth's surface is known as solar irradiance, primarily in the form of visible light, ultraviolet, and infrared radiation. On average, about 1,366 watts per square meter of solar energy reaches the outer atmosphere, but due to atmospheric absorption and scattering, approximately 1,000 watts per square meter reaches the surface on a clear day. This energy is crucial for photosynthesis, climate regulation, and can be harnessed for solar power generation.
Approximately 20% of the Sun's energy that reaches the Earth is absorbed by the ozone layer and atmospheric gases. Ozone specifically absorbs a significant portion of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, protecting the surface from harmful effects. The remaining energy is either reflected back into space or absorbed by the Earth's surface.
Most solar energy that reaches Earth's atmosphere is absorbed by the surface of the Earth, such as the land, oceans, and vegetation. This absorption heats up the Earth's surface and is then radiated back into the atmosphere as heat energy.
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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.
The majority of the sun's energy is absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere before it reaches the surface.
What happens to Solar Energy is that some of it gets absorbed into air, land and water while the rest gets reflected back to space.
What happens to Solar Energy is that some of it gets absorbed into air, land and water while the rest gets reflected back to space.
What happens to Solar Energy is that some of it gets absorbed into air, land and water while the rest gets reflected back to space.
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.
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