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The radiation zone of the sun extends from about 70% to 20% of the sun's radius, which is approximately 500,000 kilometers. This zone is where energy generated through nuclear fusion in the core travels outward in the form of electromagnetic radiation.
This statement is incorrect. The atmosphere is heated primarily by the sun's radiation that enters the Earth's atmosphere. Some of this solar radiation is absorbed by the Earth's surface and then re-radiated as infrared radiation, which is partially trapped by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, causing warming. This process is known as the greenhouse effect.
because of the sun and it's radiation which also heats up the inner core
Earth's land and sea absorb solar radiation, then reradiate it to the air
Distance from the earth to the sun is about 93,000,000 miles. The speed of light is about 186,000 miles/second or about 8 minutes, 20 seconds.
its ultra violet
Approximately 51% of incoming solar radiation is absorbed by Earth's surface. The rest is reflected back into space or absorbed by the atmosphere.
The radiation zone of the sun extends from about 70% to 20% of the sun's radius, which is approximately 500,000 kilometers. This zone is where energy generated through nuclear fusion in the core travels outward in the form of electromagnetic radiation.
Radiation from the Sun travels to Earth in the form of electromagnetic waves. It takes about 8 minutes and 20 seconds for this radiation to reach Earth after leaving the Sun.
About 6% of the shortwave energy that comes from the sun is actually absorbed by clouds on a cloudy day.
This statement is incorrect. The atmosphere is heated primarily by the sun's radiation that enters the Earth's atmosphere. Some of this solar radiation is absorbed by the Earth's surface and then re-radiated as infrared radiation, which is partially trapped by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, causing warming. This process is known as the greenhouse effect.
because of the sun and it's radiation which also heats up the inner core
The sun does not reflect its radiation into space.
This isn't the best answer, but it starts with 100% radiation, 25% is reflected back by clouds and other particles, 20% is absorbed by particles in the atmosphere, 50% of radiation reaches and is absorbed by Earth's surface, and 5% of radiation from the sun is reflected by land and sea surface.
Earth's land and sea absorb solar radiation, then reradiate it to the air
The ozone layer in the Earth's stratosphere filters out about 95 percent of UV radiation from the sun. However, it is important to note that some UV radiation still reaches the Earth's surface, especially in areas where the ozone layer is depleted.
Heat from the sun is called Solar Radiation, so the answer is SOLAR RADIATION