6.4ab Earth's Energy Budget

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Energy from the sun is called

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electromagnetic radiation

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which gases in the atmosphere absorb and give off infrared radiation. Essentially, it's how the Earth stays warm.

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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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Visible light is

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the light you can see from the sun.

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The _____________ is the process by which gases in the atmosphere absorb and give off infrared radiation. Essentially, it's how the Earth stays warm.

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greenhouse effect

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What is Earth's energy budget?

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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 energy budget?

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They trap heat in the atmosphere, helping to keep the planet warm.

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Name one example of a greenhouse gas.

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Carbon dioxide (CO2).

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What happens if the energy budget is unbalanced?

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It can lead to climate change, affecting global temperatures.

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What is infrared radiation?

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A type of electromagnetic radiation that is not visible to the human eye but can be felt as heat.