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Land reflects the Sun's energy slowly, while oceans absorb it more quickly.

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If the solar energy that falls on Earth what percentage do land and oceans absorb?

Land absorbs about 50% of the solar energy that falls on Earth, while the oceans absorb the remaining 50%. This energy is then converted into heat, which drives the Earth's climate system.


How is energy transferred within the earth's atmosphere throughout the oceans?

by Convection


How does ocean termal energy work?

It isn't quite clear what you mean with "work". There is a lot of thermal energy in the oceans; but most of that energy can't be used - can't be converted to useful energy. To use thermal energy - to convert it to something useful - there has to be a temperature difference between different places.


What do oceans add to make hurrincanes so strong?

Oceans provide warm water and humid air, which are key ingredients for fueling and strengthening hurricanes. As hurricanes move over warm ocean waters, they absorb heat energy and moisture, which allows them to grow in size and intensity. This energy transfer from the ocean to the storm system is crucial for the development and intensification of hurricanes.


How solar energy is absorbed and emitted by Earth's surface?

Solar energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface through a process called absorption, where various surfaces like land, oceans, and vegetation absorb sunlight and convert it into heat energy. This heat energy is then radiated back into the atmosphere as infrared radiation, which is emitted by the Earth's surface to maintain its temperature balance.

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What best states how oceans and land absorb the sun's energy differently?

There are many reasons why oceans and land absorb the sun's energy differently. Land is usually darker than water so it absorbs more energy. The ocean is more reflective, and therefore uses less energy to absorb the energy.


If the solar energy that falls on Earth what percentage do land and oceans absorb?

Land absorbs about 50% of the solar energy that falls on Earth, while the oceans absorb the remaining 50%. This energy is then converted into heat, which drives the Earth's climate system.


Do oceans absorb or reflect solar energy?

the ocean absorbes solar energy because it has a low albedo.


What is the difference between swamps and oceans?

oceans have salt water


Difference between sea and ocean?

Size; oceans are bigger.


What is the difference between oceans and rivers?

One main difference between oceans and rivers is that oceans are made up of salt water while rivers are made up of fresh water. A river follows a course while oceans surround the continents and are very large.


How is energy transferred within the earth's atmosphere throughout the oceans?

by Convection


What is the difference between the types of water energy?

Hydropower is generated from moving water, such as rivers or waterfalls, whereas tidal power is generated from the gravitational forces between the moon, sun, and the Earth's oceans. Wave energy is generated from the motion of ocean waves, while ocean thermal energy is generated from the temperature difference between the ocean's surface and deep waters.


What is the difference between Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean?

They are different oceans.


What are 3 thing that absorb light?

Plants and trees absorb light during photosynthesis to create energy. Black surfaces absorb light because they do not reflect it. Oceans and lakes absorb sunlight, warming up the water.


Tides have which energy into them?

Tides contain the kinetic energy of a body of water which is charged by the gravitic attraction between the moon and the oceans.


What is the difference between the oceans and atmosphere?

The oceans are made primarily of liquid water. The atmosphere is made primarily of a mixture of gaseous Oxygen (20%) and Nitrogen (80%).