Earth’s Energy Balance
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Earth’s Energy Balance starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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A city has a high concentration of buildings and roads, which absorb more heat than surrounding rural areas. What is this phenomenon called?
Describe how human activities can affect the Earth’s energy balance.
Describe the role of clouds in the Earth’s energy balance.
Describe the role of oceans in the Earth’s energy balance.
Explain how volcanic eruptions can affect the Earth’s energy balance.
Explain the difference between incoming solar radiation and outgoing terrestrial radiation.
Explain the term ‘net radiation’.
Explain why deserts have high diurnal temperature ranges.
Explain why the polar regions receive less solar energy than the equator.
Name two greenhouse gases that contribute to the Earth’s energy balance.
State one effect of an imbalance in the Earth’s energy budget.
What happens if the Earth absorbs more energy than it emits?
What is meant by Earth’s energy balance?
What is the main reason for the unequal distribution of solar energy on Earth’s surface?
