Suns Energy 12/18/24

Front

What warms up the fastest?

Back

Land

Front

Why is it warmer at the equator than the poles?

Back

The equator receives more direct sunlight than the poles.

Front

What does 'Atmo' mean?

Back

Air

Front

What happens to much of the sun's radiation?

Back

It is either absorbed or reflected.

Front

Where is most of the water on Earth located?

Back

In the oceans.

Front

What is the primary source of energy for the Earth?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The trapping of the sun's warmth in the planet's lower atmosphere.

Front

What is solar energy?

Back

Energy from the sun that is harnessed using various technologies.

Front

How does the angle of sunlight affect temperature?

Back

Direct sunlight at a steeper angle warms the surface more than sunlight at a shallow angle.

Front

What is the role of the atmosphere in relation to the sun's energy?

Back

It protects the Earth from harmful solar radiation and helps regulate temperature.