Earth's Energy Budget

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What are Spring Tides?

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Spring Tides are the tides that occur when the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What role does the ozone layer play?

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The ozone layer protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun.

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What is the Greenhouse Effect?

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The Greenhouse Effect is the warming of Earth caused by the trapping of heat by atmospheric gases.

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What would happen to Earth without heat from the sun?

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Without heat from the sun, Earth would freeze.

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What part of the electromagnetic spectrum can cause fluorescence?

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Ultraviolet light can cause things to appear fluorescent to humans.

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Define Earth's Energy Budget.

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Earth's Energy Budget refers to the balance between the energy Earth receives from the sun and the energy it radiates back into space.

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What is the primary source of energy for Earth?

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The primary source of energy for Earth is the sun.

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What are Neap Tides?

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Neap Tides are the tides that occur when the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun form a right angle, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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What is the significance of infrared light?

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Infrared light is part of the electromagnetic spectrum and is primarily responsible for heating the Earth.

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How does the sun's energy affect weather patterns?

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The sun's energy drives weather patterns by heating the Earth's surface, which in turn affects air and water movement.