Earth's Energy Budget

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What is the part of the Sun's energy that is bounced back into space by Earth?

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Reflected

Front

True or False: The Sun provides all the energy on Earth.

Back

True

Front

What are the tides called when Earth, Moon, and the Sun form a 90 degree angle?

Back

Neap Tides

Front

Which special tides have the SMALLEST difference between high and low tides?

Back

Neap Tides

Front

What portion of the electromagnetic spectrum has longer wavelengths and lower energy than visible light?

Back

Infrared

Front

What is 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 is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

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

Front

What are spring tides?

Back

Tides that occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, resulting in the highest and lowest tides.

Front

What is the role of clouds in Earth's energy budget?

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Clouds can reflect sunlight back into space and also trap heat, affecting the energy balance.