The shortwave radiation that reaches Earth's surface and is not reflected is absorbed by the surface, warming it up.
Incident infrared radiation is blocked. Visible and ultraviolet radiation heat Earth. Earth radiates infrared radiation. Infrared radiation is blocked and heats Earth. Visible and shortwave radiation heat Earth.Earth radiates longwave radiationLongwave radiation is reflected downward Longwave radiation heats Earth
When infrared radiation reaches a shiny surface, such as a mirror or polished metal, it is mostly reflected back rather than absorbed. Shiny surfaces have high reflectivity, which means they can bounce back a significant amount of infrared radiation. This property of shiny surfaces is why they are often used in applications like solar reflectors to maximize heat reflection.
Direct radiation comes from a single source and follows a straight path, while diffuse radiation is scattered sunlight that has been redirected in various directions by the atmosphere or other surfaces. Direct radiation is more intense and has a more concentrated energy than diffuse radiation.
When a sound wave is reflected off a wall as an echo, it bounces back and reaches our ears after a short delay, creating a repeated and fainter version of the original sound.
White clothes reflect most of the light that reaches them because they contain pigments that do not absorb specific wavelengths. This reflected light results in the perception of the clothes appearing white to our eyes.
When radiation reaches Earth's surface, it can be absorbed, reflected, or scattered. The amount of radiation that is absorbed can contribute to heating of the surface and atmosphere. This process is fundamental for maintaining Earth's energy balance and climate.
This isn't the best answer, but it starts with 100% radiation, 25% is reflected back by clouds and other particles, 20% is absorbed by particles in the atmosphere, 50% of radiation reaches and is absorbed by Earth's surface, and 5% of radiation from the sun is reflected by land and sea surface.
About 50% of the incoming solar radiation reaches the surface of the planet. The rest is reflected or absorbed by the atmosphere & clouds, and a small portion is reflected by the oceans and land.
Incident infrared radiation is blocked. Visible and ultraviolet radiation heat Earth. Earth radiates infrared radiation. Infrared radiation is blocked and heats Earth. Visible and shortwave radiation heat Earth.Earth radiates longwave radiationLongwave radiation is reflected downward Longwave radiation heats Earth
Most of the solar radiation is absorbed when it reaches the surface of the earth. Some of the solar radiation is also absorbed in the atmosphere.
When infrared radiation reaches a shiny surface, such as a mirror or polished metal, it is mostly reflected back rather than absorbed. Shiny surfaces have high reflectivity, which means they can bounce back a significant amount of infrared radiation. This property of shiny surfaces is why they are often used in applications like solar reflectors to maximize heat reflection.
All three.Incoming solar radiation: 100%Reflected or scattered by the atmosphere: 6% : Absorbed by the atmosphere: 16%Continuing incoming solar radiation: 78%Reflected by clouds: 20% : Absorbed by clouds: 3%Continuing incoming solar radiation: 55%Reflected by the earth's surface: 4% : Absorbed by the earth's surface (lands and oceans): 51%
Some is absorbed by molecules in the atmosphere (such as ultraviolet absorption by ozone), some is absorbed on the surface, and some is reflected by clouds or the surface back into space. The surface will re-radiate much of the absorbed solar radiation as infrared (thermal) radiation, and some of this is then absorbed by atmospheric gases such as carbon dioxide and methane.
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.
Six percent is immediately reflected by the atmosphere.(Source: NASA.See the related question below.)
It find its way to earth
It is reflected back out into space (e.g off clouds)It is captured by plants in photosynthesisIt warms the air and makes the weather systems on Earth and the ocean circulationsIt becomes trapped (over time) as fossil fuels.