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Earth's System: The Atmosphere
Electromagnetic Energy in the Atmosphere
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Electromagnetic Energy in the Atmosphere
The Sun sends energy to Earth in the form of electromagnetic (EM) waves. This energy travels through space and enters Earth’s atmosphere, driving weather, powering the water cycle, and making life possible. Electromagnetic energy comes in many forms, incl...
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Energy from the Sun reaches Earth as waves of light. These include visible light, ultraviolet rays, which are invisible but can affect our skin, and infrared rays that we feel as heat.
The atmosphere absorbs, reflects, and transmits this energy, helping regulate temperature and support life.
For example, the ozone layer i...
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