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Which gas prevents damaging ultraviolet radiation from the sun from reaching earths surface?
Ozone
What the most ultraviolet radiation is blocked from reaching earths surface by what substance found in the atmosphere?
Ozone in the atmosphere blocks most of the UV radiation from the Sun... Without it's protection - the planet would overheat.
What type of radiation is trapped on the earths surface by the green house effect?
Infrared radiation
How does visible light cause earths surface to become warmer?
Visible light is an insignificant portion of the solar radiation that warms the Earth. The sun's infrared radiation, also known as 'heat', is responsible for virtually all of it.
Does reflection and absorption by the atmosphere prevent ozone from reaching earths surface?
Yes, reflection and absorption by the atmosphere can prevent some ozone from reaching Earth's surface. Ozone in the stratosphere absorbs much of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation, protecting the Earth's surface from harmful UV rays. However, some ozone does reach the surface, where it can also have positive effects, such as reducing air pollution.
Which gas prevents damaging ultraviolet radiation from the sun from reaching earths surface?
Ozone
What is blocked from reaching the earths surface by the ozone layer?
commonly 'sunlight', but more specifically UltraViolet radiation
How does volcanic ash in Earths atomosphere affect solar radiation?
It blocks (some of) it from reaching the surface of the Earth.
What type of radiation is reflected away from the earths surface?
Visible light and infrared radiation are mainly reflected away from the Earth's surface. These wavelengths are absorbed by the atmosphere and then reflected back out into space, helping to regulate Earth's temperature.
How does albedo affect the behavior of solar radiation reaching earths surface?
Albedo refers to the reflectivity of a surface. Surfaces with high albedo reflect more solar radiation back into space, which can cool the Earth's surface and lower temperatures. Surfaces with low albedo absorb more solar radiation, leading to warming of the Earth's surface.
What the most ultraviolet radiation is blocked from reaching earths surface by what substance found in the atmosphere?
Ozone in the atmosphere blocks most of the UV radiation from the Sun... Without it's protection - the planet would overheat.
What type of radiation is trapped on the earths surface by the green house effect?
Infrared radiation
How does visible light cause earths surface to become warmer?
Visible light is an insignificant portion of the solar radiation that warms the Earth. The sun's infrared radiation, also known as 'heat', is responsible for virtually all of it.
What absorbs energy that is radiation from earths surface?
the greenhouse effect!
What emits radiant energy toward earths surface?
The Sun is the primary source of radiant energy that emits electromagnetic radiation toward Earth's surface, including visible light, infrared radiation, and ultraviolet radiation. This energy is essential for sustaining life on Earth through processes like photosynthesis and heating the planet.
Why is the atmosphere needed on a planet?
Atmospheres have many different purposes, however the Earths atmosphere is vital to its existense as it prevents the suns harmful radiation from reaching the Earths surface. Moreover, from an enviromental standpoint the errosion by pollutants will eventually destroy the delicate atmosphere and the Earths protective barrier will be gone.
How does the presence of oxygen in our atmosphere help reduce the amount of ultraviolet radiation that reaches the earths surface?
Oxygen in the atmosphere helps to absorb and scatter incoming ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. This process occurs in the stratosphere, where oxygen molecules break apart the incoming UV radiation. This absorption and scattering of UV radiation by oxygen prevent a large amount of harmful UV radiation from reaching the Earth's surface.
