6.4 Earth's Energy Budget & Energy Distribution

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What is Earth's energy budget?

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Earth's energy budget tracks how much energy flows in and out of Earth's climate.

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What type of energy distribution occurs when chocolate melts in your hands?

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Conduction.

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What type of energy distribution is responsible for the sun heating up the inside of a car?

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Radiation.

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What is the Greenhouse Effect?

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The way in which heat is trapped close to the surface of Earth by gases in our atmosphere.

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What type of energy distribution causes macaroni to rise and fall in boiling water?

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Convection.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through space in the form of electromagnetic waves.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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How does the sun contribute to Earth's energy budget?

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The sun provides energy that warms the Earth, influencing weather and climate.

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What role do greenhouse gases play in Earth's energy budget?

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Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, affecting temperature and climate.