Earth's Energy Budget

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What happens when solar energy hits light colored surfaces like ice?

Back

It can be reflected.

Front

Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

Back

Nitrogen.

Front

What type of electromagnetic energy can be seen by humans?

Back

Visible light.

Front

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

Back

It can be reflected or absorbed.

Front

Does the sun heat the Earth evenly?

Back

False.

Front

What is the Earth's energy budget?

Back

The balance between the energy Earth receives from the sun and the energy it radiates back into space.

Front

What are greenhouse gases?

Back

Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping the Earth warm.

Front

What is solar energy?

Back

Energy from the sun that can be converted into thermal or electrical energy.

Front

What role do clouds play in Earth's energy budget?

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Clouds can reflect or absorb solar energy, affecting the Earth's temperature.