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6.2 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what makes up 99% of radiation from the sun | visible account |
| about how much radiation is absorbed by the atmosphere | 20% |
| about 25% of the radiation from the sun is | reflected by clouds and particles |
| what does radiation balance mean | the amount of radiation received and reflected |
| in what form does solar energy travel to earth | radiation |
| what is the term for the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves | radiation |
| about how much radiation is absorbed by the ground | 50% |
| what is absorbed radiation remitted as | heat |
| how do bright surfaces on earth affect what happens to incoming sunlight | reflects most light |