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No, the Earth does not intercept most of the Sun's radiation. In fact, only about 1/2,000,000th of the Sun's total energy output reaches the Earth, as much of it disperses in space. Approximately 70% of the incoming solar radiation is absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and land, while the rest is reflected back into space. This balance is crucial for maintaining the planet's climate and supporting life.
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Does ultraviolet radiation come to the earth?
Yes, It comes from the suns rays to the earth
Are the Earth's radiation wave larger than the suns?
Yes, they are longer. Longer wavelengths are lower energy.
What form does suns energy have when it reaches earth?
The Sun's energy is given out mainly as "electromagnetic radiation". Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation. Heat is the main form the Sun's energy has when it reaches Earth, particularly the Earth's surface.
Which layer protects the earth from suns radiation?
The ozone layer, found in the stratosphere, helps protect the Earth from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation by absorbing most of it. This absorption prevents the harmful UV rays from reaching the Earth's surface, which can cause skin cancer, eye damage, and other health problems.
How does the effect of the suns gravity on Pluto compare to the effect of the suns gravity on earth?
well pluto is so far away that the sun rays can't reach out that far for it to be warmer and for earth,the earth is much closer and could get most of the suns hot rays
How do the suns heat get to the earth?
Radiation
Which planet has an atmosphere that protects life from the suns radiation?
The EARTH!!!!
How does the suns energy reach Earth?
Waves of heat and light, called radiation, travel to earth.
Does ultraviolet radiation come to the earth?
Yes, It comes from the suns rays to the earth
What causes auroras on Earth?
The suns radiation hitting our atmosphere
What cause Earth's auroras?
The suns radiation hitting our atmosphere
What happens to the energy from the suns rays that reach earth?
As the sun's rays heat up the earth, the radiation hits the atmosphere. Then the radiation heads back to the sun.
What is the radiation called when the suns energy bounces back from the earth?
The radiation that bounces back from the Earth's surface is called infrared radiation. This type of radiation is emitted by the Earth's surface in the form of heat and is partially absorbed by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, contributing to the Earth's energy balance.
What planet receives the suns radiation before earth does?
There are two planets which are closer to the sun than the Earth is, which are Mercury and Venus.
Why are most homes white?
most homes are white due to the suns radiation x this is because the suns radiation reflects back off white things keeping the objects inside the house cool x
What heats up the earth during the day and cools it down at night?
The suns radiation heats up the earth during the day
Are the Earth's radiation wave larger than the suns?
Yes, they are longer. Longer wavelengths are lower energy.
