Earth's Energy Budget

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What happens if greenhouse gases increase in our atmosphere?

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They trap more heat and global temperatures rise.

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What is the term for the energy coming in from the sun minus the energy being radiated out?

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Earth's energy budget.

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What form of radiation is heat radiated back to space from Earth?

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Infrared radiation.

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What is the correct equation for Earth's energy budget?

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energy in = energy out.

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What percentage of incoming solar energy is absorbed by Earth's surface?

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51%.

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere.

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What is global warming?

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The long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities.

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What role do clouds play in Earth's energy budget?

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They reflect some solar energy back to space and trap heat.

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What is the significance of the electromagnetic spectrum in relation to Earth's energy?

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It includes all types of radiation, including visible light and infrared radiation.

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How does deforestation affect Earth's energy budget?

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It reduces the amount of solar energy absorbed by the surface.