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Does the earth intersects with most of the suns radiation?

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.


Does the suns energy reflect back into space?

Yes. Indeed one proposed solution for the global warming suffered by our planet is to increase the amount of energy reflected back into space by increasing our own oceans ability to reflect it.


Why does some of the suns energy reflect back into space?

Some of the sun's energy reflects back into space because of the Earth's atmosphere and surface. When sunlight hits the Earth, some of it is absorbed by clouds, atmospheric gases, ice, snow, and the Earth's surface, and then reflected back into space. This phenomenon is known as albedo.


Does ultraviolet radiation come to the earth?

Yes, It comes from the suns rays to the earth


How are you protected from cosmic radiation from outer space?

Well not a lot actually. If there is a burst of radiation there is not a lot the can do about it. The people in side it will hide where there is the most space station between them and the radiation that includes hiding behind one an other. And for meteorites there is even less you can do about it besides moving out of the way. The station can protect itself from pea or pebble sized micrometeorites, thanks to its two separated layers of titanium alloy hull, but more than that and the station itself needs to maneuver out of the way or suffer huge amounts of damage.

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What percentage of suns radiation is reflected by the earths surface?

About 30% of the sun's radiation is reflected back into space by the Earth's surface, clouds, and atmosphere. This reflection is known as albedo and helps regulate the Earth's temperature.


What happens to the suns energy that is reflected?

It goes back into space.


Does the earths atmosphere reflect the suns radiation back into space?

Yes, about 30% of it goes back.


What percentage of the suns radiation is reflected by the clouds?

5%


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.


How much of the suns reflected energy is reradiated back into space?

Approximately 30% of the Sun's energy that reaches Earth is reflected back into space by clouds, atmospheric particles, and Earth's surface. This reflected energy is known as the albedo effect. The remaining energy is absorbed by the Earth, warming the planet and driving various processes, such as weather and climate. Ultimately, a portion of the absorbed energy is reradiated back into space as infrared radiation.


Why is much of the sun's radiation reflected back in to space by earth?

Such reflection is called the albedo. For the earth it is 30 - 35%


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

Roughly 70% of the sun's radiation is absorbed by the Earth's surface, while the remaining 30% is reflected back into space. This absorbed energy plays a crucial role in driving Earth's climate and weather patterns.


Why is 6 of the suns energy scattered or reflected into space?

why


How does the suns energy move through outer space?

Radiation.


Does the earth intersects with most of the suns radiation?

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.


What percent of the suns radiation is lost before reaching the earths surface?

Approximately 30% of the Sun's radiation is reflected back into space by clouds, atmospheric gases, and the Earth's surface. Additionally, about 20% is absorbed by the atmosphere, leaving around 50% of the Sun's radiation to reach the Earth's surface. This means that roughly 50% of the incoming solar radiation is lost before it reaches the ground.