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When the bright part of the moon appears to be larger, it is said to waxing. When the moon appears to be getting smaller, it is waning.

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Period after a full moon when the amount of the lighted side of the moon apperas to be decreasing?

The period after a full moon when the amount of the lighted side of the moon appears to be decreasing is known as the waning phase. During this time, the moon transitions from full to new, with the illuminated portion gradually shrinking each night. This phase includes the waning gibbous and waning crescent stages, marking a shift in the moon's visibility in the night sky.


As the amount of sunlight you see reflected increases what does it increase?

This is a question where the meaning isn't totally clear. Perhaps it's a reference to "albedo". Albedo is a measure of the fraction of light reflected by planets, etc. The more sunlight that is reflected, the higher is the object's albedo. For example, the brilliant planet Venus has a very high albedo.


Why do many clouds reflect significant amount of sun light?

Many clouds reflect a significant amount of sunlight due to their composition and structure. Clouds are made up of tiny water droplets or ice crystals that scatter light in various directions. When sunlight hits these droplets, a large portion is reflected back into the atmosphere, especially for thicker and denser clouds. This reflective property helps regulate Earth's temperature by reducing the amount of solar energy that reaches the surface.


Will the amount of hydrogen and helium in the sun increase or decrease over the next few million years?

The amount of hydrogen will decrease and the amount of helium will increase.


What is the term for the sun reflecting off the ground?

The term for the sun reflecting off the ground is called "solar reflection" or "ground reflection." This phenomenon can cause glare and increase the amount of sunlight reaching our eyes or solar panels.

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In the percent increase or decrease problems the portion is?

In percent increase or decrease problems, the portion refers to the specific amount that is being increased or decreased in relation to the original value. For a percent increase, the portion is the additional amount added to the original value, while for a percent decrease, it is the amount subtracted. The calculation involves determining this portion as a percentage of the original value to find the new total.


What increase the amount of solar energy in a region?

the amount of sunlight novanet.com Follow me on twitter @brianrusty lol


Is the amount of bending influenced by the amount of time seedlings spend in the light?

Yes it is, the plants need for sunlight will bend the stem to increase its reception of light.


Does a high albedo increase temperature?

No, a high albedo does not increase temperature. Albedo refers to the amount of sunlight reflected by a surface, so a high albedo means more sunlight is reflected and less is absorbed, which can help to keep temperatures lower.


The cost of a protein bar increase from 2.50 to 2.80 the increase portion is what percent?

If you deduct 2.50 from 2.80 you find there has been a 0.30 increase. If you then divide 0.30 by the original amount of 2.50 and multiply the resulting answer by 100 (to get it in %) you will find that this corresponds to an increase of 12%.


Period after a full moon when the amount of the lighted side of the moon apperas to be decreasing?

The period after a full moon when the amount of the lighted side of the moon appears to be decreasing is known as the waning phase. During this time, the moon transitions from full to new, with the illuminated portion gradually shrinking each night. This phase includes the waning gibbous and waning crescent stages, marking a shift in the moon's visibility in the night sky.


What is the portion of earths crust?

a portion is a small amount of it


What is the meaning of a portion of the total?

A portion of the total can be any amount, from the smallest non-zero amount to all of it.


What must be equal to the amount of sunlight reflected plus the amout absorbed?

The amount of sunlight reflected plus the amount absorbed must be equal to the amount of sunlight that hits the surface (incident sunlight) in order to account for all the incoming solar radiation.


Does the amount of sunlight affect the growth of the sunlight?

Yes


Can you increase melanin without sunlight?

Yes, melanin levels can increase through certain foods containing antioxidants like fruits, vegetables, and nuts, which can help protect and stimulate the production of melanin in the skin. In addition, topical treatments like vitamin C or niacinamide can also help increase melanin production without direct sunlight exposure.


Why does Indiana receive least amount of sunlight?

because the sunlight