Energy: Sun & Solar Energy vs. Back Radiation

Shortwave radiation is mostly absorbed by the Earth's surface, while longwave radiation is absorbed and re-radiated by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

High albedo surfaces reflect more solar radiation and tend to be cooler, whereas low albedo surfaces absorb more solar radiation and tend to be warmer

Because it provides insights into the factors influencing climate and temperature changes

<p>To trap heat in the atmosphere by absorbing and re-radiating thermal radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere by absorbing and re-radiating thermal radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By reflecting solar radiation back into space, affecting the planet's temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Solar energy is incoming radiation from the Sun, while back radiation is outgoing thermal radiation from the Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rate of energy radiation is directly proportional to the fourth power of the object's absolute temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The object's temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The balance between incoming solar radiation and outgoing thermal radiation emitted by the Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Different amounts of energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Back radiation is outgoing from Earth, while solar energy is incoming from the Sun.</p> Signup and view all the answers