Solar Radiation
Solar radiation is made up of different types of radiation. The three types are _______, _______, and ________.
ultraviolet, infrared, and visible light
Earth receives a (large/small) portion of the sun's incoming energy.
small
Define convection
warm air or water molecules rise, cool gases sink
Define thermal energy
electric iron is turned on after plugging in
electrical to thermal
Name what visible light, ultraviolet, and infrared is known for.
visible light - the colors we see
ultraviolet - skin damage
infrared - heat
Earth's surface is heated equally or unequally?
unequally
Define radiation
heat you feel from the sun traveled as electromagnetic (light) waves
Define mechanical energy
energy of motion
eating breakfast to playing tennis
chemical to mechanical
You feel warm from sitting in the sun.
Infrared
Earth’s energy budget refers to the tracking of how much energy is flowing ______ and _______ of the Earth’s climate, where the energy ______, and if the energy coming in __________ with the energy going out.
Earth’s energy budget refers to the tracking of how much energy is flowing into and out of the Earth’s climate, where the energy is going, and if the energy coming in balances with the energy going out.
Define conduction
the direct transfer of heat from one source to another that is touching
Define electrical energy
movement of electrons
from the sun to solar panels
radiation to electrical
Identify and explain what kind of solar radiation is taking place in the scenario. You get a sunburn after sitting by the pool for two hours.
What is the greenhouse effect?
Excess carbon dioxide and other gases trap energy in the atmosphere. This keeps the Earth warm.
Radiation and convection from Earth's surface transfers _________ energy.
thermal
Define chemical energy
energy in chemical bonds or reactions
sitting in the sun and feeling warmth
radiant to thermal
All Earth’s processes are the result of energy flowing and mass cycling within and among Earth’s systems. The energy is derived from the _______ and from ______ hot interior.
sun, Earth's
The energy we receive from the sun is responsible for what?
powering the motion of the atmosphere, the oceans, and many processes at Earth's surface
The thermal energy transferred by radiation and convection powers global circulation of the atmosphere and oceans on Earth.
Define radiant energy
light energy that travels in waves
sun growing a row of corn
radiant to chemical