Practice - Energy Balance and the Greenhouse Effect
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Practice Questions
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What type of radiation does the Earth receive from the sun?
💡 Hint: Think about what the sun emits.
What happens to some solar energy when it reaches Earth's surface?
💡 Hint: Consider how surfaces like ice and water behave.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of radiation does the Earth primarily receive from the Sun?
💡 Hint: Think about the visible light you see from the sun.
True or False: The enhanced greenhouse effect is solely a natural process.
💡 Hint: Remember the role of humans in climate change.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate how global warming could alter the balance between energy received and energy emitted by Earth.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of ice and its melting.
Formulate a detailed response on how different surfaces' albedo affects Earth's climate.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how color affects absorption.
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