Heat Energy-Earths Energy Budget

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About how much of the sun's light rays reach the surface of the Earth?

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50%

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Why is the energy budget important?

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It determines our climate on Earth.

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What is the process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another?

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Absorption.

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What is the change from one form of energy to another?

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Energy transformation.

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Where do we get most of our energy from?

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The sun.

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What is the definition of heat energy?

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Heat energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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

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What role does the sun play in the Earth's energy budget?

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The sun is the primary source of energy for the Earth, driving weather, climate, and photosynthesis.

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What is albedo?

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Albedo is the measure of how much light that hits a surface is reflected without being absorbed.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material without the movement of the material itself.