Energy Budget

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What is the energy budget?

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The energy budget refers to the balance between the energy received from the sun and the energy lost back to space. It helps in understanding how energy is distributed in the Earth's atmosphere.

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What percentage of solar energy is absorbed by the atmosphere?

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16% of solar energy is absorbed by the atmosphere.

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What is the total percentage of solar energy reflected back into space?

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30% of solar energy is reflected back into space.

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Which type of radiation can we see?

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We can see visible light.

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What percentage of solar energy is absorbed by the atmosphere and clouds?

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19% of solar energy is absorbed by the atmosphere and clouds.

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What percentage of solar energy is reflected by the atmosphere?

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6% of solar energy is reflected by the atmosphere.

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What is visible light?

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Visible light is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen by the human eye.

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What is infrared radiation?

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Infrared radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light, often felt as heat.

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What is ultraviolet radiation?

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Ultraviolet radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible light, which can cause sunburn.

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How does the Earth's surface affect the energy budget?

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The Earth's surface absorbs solar energy and re-emits it as heat, influencing the temperature and climate.