Earth's Energy Budget
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Earth's energy budget?
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Earth's energy budget is the balance between the energy Earth receives from the sun and the energy it radiates back into space. It can be summarized by the equation: energy in = energy out.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of light is primarily responsible for the warmth we feel from the sun?
Back
Infrared light is where most of the warmth that you feel from the sun comes from.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to solar energy when it hits light-colored surfaces like ice?
Back
Solar energy can be reflected by light-colored surfaces like ice.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the term for the wavelengths of electromagnetic energy that can be seen by humans?
Back
Visible light is the term for the wavelengths of electromagnetic energy that can be seen by humans.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What can happen when solar energy hits clouds in Earth's atmosphere?
Back
When solar energy hits clouds, it can be reflected or absorbed.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main source of energy for Earth's climate system?
Back
The main source of energy for Earth's climate system is the sun.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the greenhouse effect?
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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm.
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