Earth's Energy Budget

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What is reflected back into space in Earth's Energy Budget?

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Sun's Energy

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What happens if greenhouse gases increase in the atmosphere?

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More heat is trapped in the atmosphere and global temperatures rise.

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Which type of solar radiation can be seen by the Human Eye?

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Visible light radiation

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Infrared Radiation, Ultraviolet Radiation, and Visible Light are all forms of what?

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Solar Radiation

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What can happen when solar energy hits clouds in Earth's atmosphere?

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It can be reflected.

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What is Earth's Energy Budget?

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The balance between the energy Earth receives from the Sun and the energy it radiates back into space.

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What role do greenhouse gases play in Earth's atmosphere?

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They trap heat, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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

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What is solar radiation?

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Energy emitted by the Sun, including visible light, infrared, and ultraviolet radiation.

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What is visible light?

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The part of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen by the human eye.