Earth's Energy Budget

Earth's Energy Budget

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Science

6th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Earth's energy budget?

Back

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

Front

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

Front

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.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Front

What can happen when solar energy hits clouds in Earth's atmosphere?

Back

When solar energy hits clouds, it can be reflected or absorbed.

6.

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.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm.

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