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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.


What is The varying intensity of the suns energy that reaches the earth is due in part to the?

The varying intensity of the sun's energy that reaches the Earth is due in part to the angle of sunlight, which changes with the Earth's tilt and orbit. This angle affects how much atmosphere the sunlight must pass through and the concentration of energy over a given area. Additionally, factors like the Earth's distance from the sun during its elliptical orbit and seasonal changes further influence the intensity of solar energy received at different locations and times.


What are two tracks he suns energy follows when it reaches earth?

When solar energy reaches Earth, it primarily follows two tracks: first, it is absorbed by the Earth's surface, which warms the land, oceans, and atmosphere, driving weather patterns and supporting life. Second, some of this energy is reflected back into space by clouds, ice, and land surfaces, contributing to the planet's energy balance and climate regulation.


What suns energy which supports life is transmitted to Earth in the form of?

waves


Why can you feel the suns heat when there is no air between the sun and the earth?

The sun's heat reaches the Earth in the form of electromagnetic radiation, which can travel through the vacuum of space. When this radiation reaches Earth, it gets absorbed by the atmosphere and the Earth's surface, warming it up. This is why you can feel the sun's heat even though there is no air between the sun and the Earth.

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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.


The amount of the suns energy that reaches earth at a given time and place is?

The amount of the sun's energy that reaches Earth at a given time and place depends on factors such as the angle of incidence, atmospheric conditions, and geographic location. On average, about 1,366 watts per square meter of solar energy reaches the top of Earth's atmosphere, but not all of this energy reaches the surface due to absorption and scattering.


How much of the suns energy reaches the earth's surface?

its about just 1%


About 50 percent of the suns energy that reaches earth is what by land and what which becomes heated?

yes


The suns energy reaches the earth as what type of energy?

The sun's energy reaches the Earth as solar radiation in the form of electromagnetic waves, primarily in the form of visible light and infrared radiation.


What happens to the Suns when energy reaches Earth?

It feeds the plants which gos in the food cycle and gos to the animal's then to us people and food chain!


What is The varying intensity of the suns energy that reaches the earth is due in part to the?

The varying intensity of the sun's energy that reaches the Earth is due in part to the angle of sunlight, which changes with the Earth's tilt and orbit. This angle affects how much atmosphere the sunlight must pass through and the concentration of energy over a given area. Additionally, factors like the Earth's distance from the sun during its elliptical orbit and seasonal changes further influence the intensity of solar energy received at different locations and times.


What percentage of the suns radiation that reaches the earths atmosphere is absorbed by earths surface?

About 50% of the sun's radiation that reaches Earth's atmosphere is absorbed by the Earth's surface. The remaining energy is either reflected back to space or absorbed by the atmosphere.


What percent of suns energy that reaches the earth's surface is reflected back into the atmosphere?

Approximately 30% of the Sun's energy that reaches the Earth's surface is reflected back into the atmosphere. This reflection occurs due to various factors, including clouds, atmospheric particles, and Earth's surface characteristics. The remaining energy is absorbed by the Earth, contributing to the planet's climate and weather systems.


What are the steps the suns energy goes thourgh the reach earth?

In order to get to Earth (through a vacuum) it must be converted into radiation. Note that some energy reaches Earth as the "solar wind - mostly charged particles. This is a very small percentage.


Does most of suns energy reach earth in light energy?

it does reach the earth in light energy.


What happens to almost half of the suns energy that reaches the earth?

i think instead of energy,u meant light.if that's the case,most of it is lost and some is absorbed the suspended particulate matter.