Earth's Energy and Energy Budget

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What is ultraviolet light?

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Ultraviolet light is higher-energy radiation that can harm life.

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What is the Greenhouse Effect?

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The Greenhouse Effect is the way in which heat is trapped close to the surface of Earth by gases in our atmosphere.

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What is infrared light?

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Infrared light is where most of the warmth that you feel from the sun comes from.

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True or False: An unbalanced energy budget can increase or decrease global temperatures and disrupt the balance of energy in Earth's system.

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True.

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What happens if greenhouse gases increase in the atmosphere?

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They trap more heat and global temperatures rise.

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Define Earth's Energy Budget.

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Earth's Energy Budget refers to 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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Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, helping to maintain Earth's temperature.

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What is the main source of energy for Earth?

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The main source of energy for Earth is the sun.

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How does an increase in greenhouse gases affect climate change?

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An increase in greenhouse gases leads to more heat being trapped, resulting in global warming and climate change.

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What is the significance of the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer protects life on Earth by absorbing most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.