Energy Budget

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What is the energy budget?

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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.

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What percentage of solar energy is absorbed by land and oceans?

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

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What is the total percentage of solar energy radiated to space?

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70% of solar energy is radiated to space.

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What percentage of solar energy is reflected back into space?

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30% of solar energy is reflected back into space.

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What percentage of solar energy is reflected by clouds?

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20% of solar energy is reflected by clouds.

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What percentage of solar energy is absorbed by the atmosphere and clouds?

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

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What is the role of clouds in the energy budget?

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

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How does the Earth's surface affect the energy budget?

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

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What is the significance of the energy budget in climate science?

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

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What happens to the solar energy that is not absorbed by the Earth?

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