Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (8th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780321934529
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa, Kenneth G. Pinzke
Publisher: PEARSON
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The percentage of solar radiation that is absorbed by the atmosphere and the percentage of solar radiation that is absorbed by Earth’s surface.

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Solar radiation is defined as the energy that is transmitted by the Sun. The solar radiation can be absorbed, transmitted, or reflected. The process by which the solar radiations are absorbed by the object is termed as absorption.

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The sun produces 100% solar radiation. Out of this 100%, around 20 % of the solar radiation is absorbed by the various layers of the atmosphere. Around 50% of the solar radiation is absorbed by the Earth’s surface. However, the rest 30% is reflected back by the atmosphere to space by the process of reflection and scattering.

Thus, the percentage of solar radiation that is absorbed by the atmosphere is 20%, and the percentage of solar radiation that is absorbed by Earth’s surface is 50%.

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Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (8th Edition)

Ch. 13.3 - Is nitrogen, the most abundant constituent of the...Ch. 13.3 - Which two gases are most effective in absorbing...Ch. 13.3 - Prob. 5ACh. 13.4A - Write a statement that summarizes the results of...Ch. 13.4A - Prob. 3ACh. 13.4A - Prob. 4ACh. 13.4A - Prob. 5ACh. 13.4B - Prob. 1ACh. 13.4B - Prob. 2ACh. 13.4B - Prob. 3ACh. 13.4B - Prob. 4ACh. 13.4B - Which city has the highest monthly mean...Ch. 13.4B - Which city has the lowest monthly mean...Ch. 13.4B - Which city has the greatest annual temperature...Ch. 13.4B - Which city reaches its maximum monthly mean...Ch. 13.4B - Which city maintains more uniform temperatures...Ch. 13.4B - Which city is along the west coast, and which city...Ch. 13.5 - Prob. 1ACh. 13.5 - At what time does the warmest temperature occur?Ch. 13.5 - What is the daily temperature range difference...Ch. 13.5 - What is the daily mean temperature average of the...Ch. 13.5 - Why does the coolest temperature of the day occur...Ch. 13.5 - How would cloud cover influence the daily maximum...Ch. 13.5 - How would cloud cover influence the daily minimum...Ch. 13.5 - Prob. 8ACh. 13.6 - Prob. 1ACh. 13.6 - In general, how do surface temperatures vary from...Ch. 13.6 - Prob. 3ACh. 13.6 - Calculate the annual temperature range along the...Ch. 13.6 - Explain the wide annual range of temperatures in...Ch. 13.6 - Why is the annual temperature range smaller along...Ch. 13.6 - Compare the average monthly temperatures for...Ch. 13.6 - Prob. 8ACh. 13.6 - Trace the path of the 40F isotherm over North...Ch. 13.6 - Trace the path of the 70F isotherm over North...Ch. 13.6 - Why do the isotherms in the Southern Hemisphere...Ch. 13.6 - Explain why the entire pattern of isotherms has a...Ch. 13.7 - Prob. 1ACh. 13.7 - Prob. 2ACh. 13 - Prob. 1LRCh. 13 - How should an increase in the amount of carbon...Ch. 13 - Prob. 3LRCh. 13 - Briefly explain how Earths atmosphere is heated.Ch. 13 - Name the two gases that absorb most of Earths...Ch. 13 - Prob. 7LRCh. 13 - In general, do land surfaces heat more or less...Ch. 13 - At what locations continent or marine do we find...Ch. 13 - Why do the middle to high latitudes of the...Ch. 13 - Prob. 12LR
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