Energy on Earth

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How does energy from the sun reach Earth?

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Through radiation.

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

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Earth's processes.

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

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Solar energy.

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What does Earth's energy budget refer to?

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The tracking of how much energy is flowing into and out of Earth's climate.

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What is energy?

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The ability to do work or cause change.

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What are the three main forms of energy?

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Kinetic, potential, and thermal energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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The stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total energy of all particles in an object, related to temperature.