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Which forms of radiation are never able to penetrate the Earth's atmosphere?
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The major types of radiation are:
1. alpha particles, which are free electrons.
2. beta particles, which are the nuclei of helium atoms
3. gamma rays, which are high-energy electromagnetic radiation like sunlight or X-rays.
Alpha and Beta particles are deflected and absorbed by the atmosphere.
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What is the main method of heat transfer in your atmosphere?
it receives it from the sun in forms of electromagnetic waves / or radiation
Why radiation is dangerous?
Radiation, which comes in a couple of harmful forms, can be either electromagnetic or particulate. The dangerous electromagnetic radiation includes X-rays and the more potent gamma rays. Particulate radiation takes a number of forms which include alpha, beta, proton and neutron radiation. All these forms of radiation are what are called ionizing radiation. The ability of this radiation to penetrate varies, but the energies carried by ionizing radiation can damage genetic material within cells. This can result in cellular damage, mutation or even the death of the cell. Biologic material is seriously threatened by these types of radiation, and exposure should be minimized if not completely eliminated.
Are sounds waves forms of radiation?
Yes, but not electromagnetic radiation.
The what is the arrangement of the forms of electromagnetic radiation according to their wavelengths?
The frequency is the arrangement of the forms of electromagnetic radiation according to their wavelengths.
When electromagnetic radiation is arranged to wavelength and frequency it forms the?
When electromagnetic radiation is arranged to wavelength and frequency it forms the electromagnetic spectrum.
What Forms when a meteoroid enters earths atmosphere?
Meteoroids don't enter the earths atmosphere, Meteors do. Meteoroids are the rocks that you find on the ground after a meteor penetrated the atmosphere and made it to the ground.
Many types of radiation cannot penetrate earth's atmosphere. While this may limit astronomers how does it actually help humans?
Although this hampers astronomers abilities to some extent, it greatly helps the human race by blocking some harmful types of radiation. If all types of radiation from space were allowed to pass through the atmosphere, it is highly unlikely that life forms could exist on Earth.
Do microwaves go through the earths atmosphere?
All forms of electromagnetic radiation travel through vacuums. No transmission medium is required. Some forms of EMR -- visible light, for example -- cannot pass through solid objects, however.
What is geosphere hydrosphere cryosphere atmosphere and biosphere?
atmosphere- earths air cryosphere- diffrent forms of water such as ice glaciers
Earths atmosphere is defined as a layer of air that froms a?
It forms a blanket. A blanket of air.
What effects does Co2 have on the atmosphere?
it forms up the ozone which arpsobs the ultra-violet radiation
Why does the atmosphere have layers?
because they are made up of gases and the gases protect the earths life forms.
Does radiation transfer energy by moving neutrinos?
Neutrinos are one form of radiation, but not a very efficient one for transferring energy since they readily penetrate most forms of matter. Other forms of radiation such as alpha, beta, gamma, and even neutrons are more effective at energy transfer.
What is the trotosphere?
The Troposphere is a layer of the first layer of the atmosphere. It is about right above the clouds.
What is the main method of heat transfer in your atmosphere?
it receives it from the sun in forms of electromagnetic waves / or radiation
True or false there was a great deal of free oxygen in earths atmosphere before the first life forms developed?
false
Why radiation is dangerous?
Radiation, which comes in a couple of harmful forms, can be either electromagnetic or particulate. The dangerous electromagnetic radiation includes X-rays and the more potent gamma rays. Particulate radiation takes a number of forms which include alpha, beta, proton and neutron radiation. All these forms of radiation are what are called ionizing radiation. The ability of this radiation to penetrate varies, but the energies carried by ionizing radiation can damage genetic material within cells. This can result in cellular damage, mutation or even the death of the cell. Biologic material is seriously threatened by these types of radiation, and exposure should be minimized if not completely eliminated.
