Earth absorbs about 71 percent of the heat energy from the sun. What also happens to this heat energy?(1 point)
Responses
It is reflected back to the sun.
It is reflected back to the sun.
It is refracted back to the sun.
It is refracted back to the sun.
It is converted to light.
It is converted to light.
It is converted to electricity.
None of the above options are correct. The most accurate answer is "It is absorbed by the atmosphere and the land and water on Earth."
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Apologies for the confusion. From the given options, the closest answer would be "It is reflected back to the sun." However, it is important to note that Earth's atmosphere and surface also absorb and retain some of the heat energy from the sun.
The correct answer is: "It is reflected back to the sun."
When the sun's heat energy reaches the Earth, several processes occur. One of them is the reflection of the heat energy back into space. This process is known as albedo. The Earth's surface, clouds, and atmosphere reflect a significant portion of the incoming solar radiation. The reflected heat energy helps in maintaining the balance of the Earth's temperature.
To find this answer, you could have used your knowledge of Earth's energy balance or searched for information about Earth's albedo. The albedo of Earth refers to the reflectivity of the planet's surface and atmosphere. It is commonly known that Earth's albedo plays a role in reflecting solar radiation back into space.