8.2.1 - Terrestrial Radiation
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What is terrestrial radiation?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to heat when the sun shines on the Earth.
What does albedo refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how bright or dark surfaces interact with sunlight.
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What is the primary process through which the Earth re-emits solar energy?
💡 Hint: Remember how the Earth functions like a radiator.
True or False: Albedo refers to how much solar energy is absorbed by the Earth.
💡 Hint: Think about high-reflectivity surfaces.
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Discuss how climate change may alter the heat budget of the Earth and provide examples of feedback mechanisms involved.
💡 Hint: Connect climate change impacts with heat absorption and reflection.
Analyze the effects of urbanization on terrestrial radiation and local temperature patterns.
💡 Hint: Consider how land use changes affect heat retention and emission.
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