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There are several reasons why the Earth does not have a uniform temperature at all points on the globe and it is almost entirely a consequence of uneven heating by the Sun and the way that heat energy is distributed once it arrives.
The earth is round, which means that near the equator the rays are striking almost perpendicularly while at the poles the rays reach the surface at an almost flat angle. The flatter angle makes the radiation less intense.
Not all light that strikes the Earth is absorbed. There is a portion that is reflected and that varies depending on the type of covering on the Earth. (This fraction of light reflected is called the albedo.) Oceans and land and forests and snow all have a different albedo.
The distribution of heat around the globe is determined by a complex weather process that depends on the distribution of landmasses and oceans. The movement of air and water is further affected by Earth's rotation.
Seasons are a result of the tilt of Earth's axis relative to the plane it orbits the sun in. As a result, the Northern Hemisphere has winter when the North pole is tilted away from the sun, and some parts won't even get any sunlight for a couple of months.
Some of the effect, such as the ocean and wind currents, tend to distribute heat more evenly, for instance from the equator towards the poles. Other effects, such as albedo cause less sunlight to be absorbed by snow and so colder regions tend to stay colder. The variety that exists is actually beneficial to life on Earth.
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Is the heat in space the same as the heat on earth?
No, the heat in space is very different from the heat on Earth. In space, there is no atmosphere to trap heat, so objects in direct sunlight can become extremely hot while those in the shade can become very cold. On Earth, the atmosphere helps regulate the temperature and distribute heat more evenly.
What is the ratio between the sun's radiation heat and interior earth's heat to the surface of the entire earth?
The sun's radiation heat to the surface of the entire Earth is approximately 2,500 times greater than the heat coming from the Earth's interior. This is due to the immense energy output of the sun compared to the relatively smaller amount of heat generated within the Earth.
When does the earth receive less heat from the sun?
when earth absorbs the heat coming from the sunthere is too much moisture in the air3.when the clouds reflect the heat back to the space
Where does the earth get most of its heat?
The Earth gets most of its heat from the sun. Solar radiation warms the surface of the Earth, which in turn heats up the atmosphere. Additionally, heat from the Earth's core, known as geothermal heat, also contributes to the overall temperature of the planet.
Where does the earth get its heat and light?
The Earth gets its heat and light from the Sun. The Sun emits vast amounts of energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation, including heat and light, which reaches Earth through space. This energy is essential for supporting life on our planet.
Does the sun heat up all part of the earth evenly?
No.
Would the earth be evenly heated if there was no sun?
If the sun burned out all life on Earth would cease to exist. There would be no heat.
How is solar energy from the Sun transferred to the Earth?
It is transferred by the energy of photons and heat radiation. Convection doesnt work as there is vacuum between sun and earth.
How is solar energy transferred to the sun to the earth?
It is transferred by the energy of photons and heat radiation. Convection doesnt work as there is vacuum between sun and earth.
What energy source drives wind on earth?
The sun's energy. The sun does not heat all surfaces of the earth evenly the differences of temperature between the tropics, poles, land, sea cause air movement - wind
How does heat travel from the sun to earth?
Heat from the sun transfers to Earth through radiation.
How energy from the sun travels theough earth?
The sun doesn't heat and power things like weather evenly. Since the Earth is a sphere, different parts of the world absorb heat at different rates. The energy from the sun enters and leaves Earth through absorption.
Earth receive heat from sun is called.?
The process that Earth receives heat from the sun is called radiation.
How does the heat of the sun reach in earth?
The heat of the sun reaches the earth by radiation, E = hf =hc/w.
How the sun transfer energy to earth?
the sun transfer the heat to earth by radiation of heat
When it is winter in the northern hemisphere is the earth closest to the sun?
no.Distance of the sun to earh it doesnt effect in anyway the earth.
What are the seasons of the Earth moon and sun?
the doesnt have seasons. nor does the sun. the earth has summer, autumn, winter, and spring
