Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What is the source of almost all this energy.
A
Radiant energy energy radiated from the sun
2
Q
How much of the radiant energy is absorbed by the blank and blank and converted into thermal energy.
A
About 70% of the radiant energy is absorbed by the hydrosphere and lithosphere and converted into thermal energy
3
Q
Thermal energy warms…
A
The atmosphere it also evaporates water and produces winds
4
Q
The sun is the main source of energy for…
A
99.9% of living things on our planet
5
Q
How much of the radiant energy is reflected directly back into space
A
30%
6
Q
How much is absorbed by plants
A
0.023% is absorbed directly by living organisms in a process called photosynthesis
