lesson 3- net radiation budget Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
where do all sources of energy on earth come from?
A
THE SUN
2
Q
energy from the sun is converted to food energy for plants, but mostly converted to???
A
thermal energy
3
Q
solar energy
A
radiation from the sun is either reflected or absorbed by particles of matter
4
Q
what is absorbed radiation sometimes re-emitted as?
A
thermal energy
5
Q
reflected radiation goes where?
A
into space or absorbed in the biosphere
6
Q
net radiation budget
A
difference between amount of entering radiation and radiation going back into earths surface and atmosphere
7
Q
incoming radtion is ALL of..
A
solar energy that reaches earths surface
8
Q
why are some regions not balanced with radiation
A
because regions near the equator have a surplus because of direct contact with the sun.
