Energy on Earth Flashcard

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What is the primary component of Earth's energy budget?

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Solar energy

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How is energy continuously transferred?

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By transforming among various forms

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What is the effect of Earth's surface being heated unequally?

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It powers atmospheric and oceanic motion

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

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It is a source of energy

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What is the result of energy flowing and mass cycling within Earth's systems?

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Earth's processes

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Define energy budget.

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The balance of energy received and energy lost by Earth.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy from the sun that is harnessed by plants and solar panels.

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Explain the greenhouse effect.

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The trapping of heat in Earth's atmosphere by greenhouse gases.

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What are atmospheric motions?

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Movements of air caused by uneven heating of the Earth's surface.

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What is the significance of ocean currents?

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They help distribute heat around the planet.