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For the most part, the Earth and it's atmosphere both lose energy exclusively by producing radiation, just like the sun. However, the Earth and it's atmosphere radiate a lower frequency of light called infrared radiation. You cannot see it, but it is what makes your skin feel warm when are sitting at a campfire or near some light bulbs. The sun also produces infrared light in addition to visible light, which is why it feels warm on your skin. The Earth and it's atmosphere are not hot enough to radiate visible light. At night, when the sun is on the other side of the Earth, the reason everything gets colder is because the atmosphere is continually radiating energy back into space. This happens during the day as well, and when the heat leaving the Earth equals the heat coming in from the sun, the temperature stops rising and hits its daily high. To a very, very small degree there is also some evaporation occurring at the edge of our atmosphere (in other words, atoms with enough energy fly off into space and never return). This works exactly like water evaporating off of your skin when you sweat, and it has a cooling effect on the Earth. This mostly occurs with hydrogen that gets into the atmosphere, so don't worry about all the air evaporating away anytime soon.
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How does the earth and it's atmosphere get heated?
The Earth's atmosphere gets heated mainly through the process of solar radiation. Energy from the sun is absorbed by the Earth's surface, which then radiates heat energy back into the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere also trap some of this heat, leading to the warming of the planet.
What conduction must exist in order for energy to flow from the atmosphere to Earth?
Energy transfer occurs through conduction when there is direct physical contact between the atmosphere and Earth's surface. In this case, heat is transferred from the warmer atmosphere to the cooler Earth by molecular collisions.
Where does the energy in earth's atmosphere come from?
The energy in Earth's atmosphere comes primarily from the sun. The sun's energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface and then re-radiated back into the atmosphere, where it drives processes like temperature variations, weather patterns, and atmospheric circulation. The unequal heating of the Earth's surface also creates wind and contributes to the water cycle.
Most of the energy that heats earth's atmosphere is?
Most of the energy that heats Earth's atmosphere comes from the sun. Solar radiation warms the Earth's surface, which then radiates heat back into the atmosphere, creating temperature variations and weather patterns.
How much of the Suns energy is absorbed by earth's geosphere?
Less than 1% of the Sun's energy is absorbed by Earth's geosphere. The majority of the Sun's energy is absorbed by the atmosphere and surface of the Earth.
Where does the energy in the earth's atmosphere originate?
The energy in the earth's atmosphere primarily originates from the Sun. The Sun heats the earth and the water, heating the atmosphere.
Does the atmosphere absorb a lot of energy directly from the sun?
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.
How does energy transfer from the sun to Earth and to the atmosphere?
it goes throgh the atmosphere and enter the other plsnts to get to the energy that we need on earth
Why is it important that a satellite be above Earths atmosphere?
Please remember that close to Earth's surface, a satellite must move at a speed of about 7900 meters/second. If it is inside the Earth's atmosphere, the force of friction will make the satellite lose energy. As a result, it will soon crash to the Earth's surface.
Most solar energy that reaches earth's atmosphere is absorbed by whtat?
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.
The is the source of all energy in our atmosphere.?
The source of all energy in our atmosphere is the sun.Some energy is reflected back into space, some is absorbed by the atmosphere, some is absorbed by land and water on Earth's surface (all of the above) When Earth receives energy from the Sun.
How does Earths Atmosphere Gets Energy?
Earth's atmosphere gets energy primarily from the sun. Solar radiation heats the atmosphere, creating temperature gradients and driving weather patterns. Some energy is also exchanged between the atmosphere and the Earth's surface through processes like conduction, convection, and evaporation.
How is earth atmosphere affected by solar energy?
The earth's atmosphere is affected by solar energy because the energy creates a greenhouse effect. When the radiation of the sun makes the earth too warm, there will be too much greenhouse gas that gets trapped in the atmosphere.
Is the source of all energy in our atmosphere?
The source of all energy in our atmosphere is the sun.Some energy is reflected back into space, some is absorbed by the atmosphere, some is absorbed by land and water on Earth's surface (all of the above) When Earth receives energy from the Sun.
Is the earths atmosphere heated by solar energy?
Yes, the Earth's atmosphere is heated by solar energy. Sunlight penetrates the atmosphere and warms the surface of the Earth. This heat is then radiated back into the atmosphere, contributing to its overall temperature.
How does energy transfer from the sun to earth and the atmosphere?
Energy from the sun reaches the Earth through electromagnetic radiation, mostly in the form of visible light. This energy heats the Earth's surface, which in turn warms the atmosphere through convection and radiation. Some of the sun's energy is also absorbed by the atmosphere, contributing to its overall temperature and driving weather patterns.
How do visible light and infrared energy warm earth?
The Earth and atmosphere absorb the visible and infrared energy and this warms the earth.
