Air near the ground is not directly heated by sunlight. Sunlight heats the surface of the Earth with (mostly) short-wave energy. The surface of the Earth absorbs this short-wave energy and emits long-wave energy. This long-wave energy is what heats air near the ground.
When air is heated, it expands, becomes lighter, and rises higher in the atmosphere. This is the driving force behind all weather on the planet.
As air near the ground is warmed by sunlight, it becomes less dense and rises. This creates an upward motion of air, which we commonly call convection. This process can lead to the formation of clouds and ultimately to the development of thunderstorms.
Near the poles, sunlight has to travel through more atmosphere to reach the surface, which reduces the amount of heat that reaches the ground. Additionally, the angle at which sunlight hits the Earth's surface near the poles is more oblique, spreading the energy over a larger area and leading to lower temperatures.
The atmosphere near Earth's surface is primarily warmed through the process of conduction, where heat is transferred from the Earth's surface to the air molecules in direct contact with it. Additionally, sunlight absorbed by the Earth's surface is re-radiated as heat, warming the surrounding air.
This process typically creates convection currents, which can result in the formation of breezes or winds as the warm air rises and cooler air moves in to take its place. This movement of air helps to distribute heat energy and regulate temperatures on the ground.
Yes, air near the equator is typically warmer than air near the poles due to the angle at which sunlight strikes the earth. Near the equator, sunlight is more concentrated, resulting in higher temperatures. In contrast, near the poles, sunlight is spread out over a larger area, leading to cooler temperatures.
As air near the ground is warmed by sunlight, it becomes less dense and rises. This creates an upward motion of air, which we commonly call convection. This process can lead to the formation of clouds and ultimately to the development of thunderstorms.
Cool air rushes in to replace the rising warm air.
Near the poles, sunlight has to travel through more atmosphere to reach the surface, which reduces the amount of heat that reaches the ground. Additionally, the angle at which sunlight hits the Earth's surface near the poles is more oblique, spreading the energy over a larger area and leading to lower temperatures.
The atmosphere near Earth's surface is primarily warmed through the process of conduction, where heat is transferred from the Earth's surface to the air molecules in direct contact with it. Additionally, sunlight absorbed by the Earth's surface is re-radiated as heat, warming the surrounding air.
Yes the sun is where algae gets its energy.
Grow more quickly
Fog is near or on the ground.
Yes they are.
They both have to do with whether or not people get sunlight or if they don't.
geckos can live in the ground of near rocks. they need plenty of sunlight to bask in. you would need fake plants and dirt and you're fine
Restful
The plants get more sunlight near the surface of the ocean. They need sunlight to grow and to produce photosynthesis.