Energy Budget

The energy budget refers to the balance between the energy received from the sun and the energy radiated back to space. It helps in understanding how energy is distributed in the Earth's system.

51% of solar energy is absorbed by land and oceans.

70% of solar energy is radiated to space.

30% of solar energy is reflected back into space.

20% of solar energy is reflected by clouds.

19% of solar energy is absorbed by the atmosphere and clouds.

Clouds reflect some solar energy back into space and absorb some energy, affecting the overall energy budget.

The Earth's surface absorbs solar energy, which influences temperature and climate patterns.

The energy budget is crucial for understanding climate change, weather patterns, and the Earth's energy balance.

Solar energy that is not absorbed is either reflected back into space or absorbed by the atmosphere.