Near-infrared radiation represents what proportion of the total energy emitted by the sun?
A) 1/10
B) 1/4
C) 1/2
D) 3/4
Question 2
The earth-atmosphere thermal equilibrium temperature is maintained because:
A) energy radiated equals energy absorbed.
B) the polar ice caps are melting in order to maintain ocean temperatures.
C) global warming is driving the earth-atmosphere system closer to a pure blackbody.
D) of the movement of latent heat from north to south across the equator.
E) none of the above
The moray eel meets its energy and nutrient needs by being an effective predator.
Sources of Energy in the United States
A turbocharger uses some of the heat energy that would normally be wasted.
Tummy rock to release energy blocks in the torso and head.
Greenhouse gases absorb part of the outgoing IR radiation
Energy Balance and Imbalances