Solar Energy (100%)

Plants combine carbon dioxide and water

Makes high-energy carbohydrates
from the sun

Chlorophylls collect light energy from the sun

This process is photosynthesis

produces oxygen used by plants,
and some is released into atmosphere

Phototrophs convert light energy into
chemical energy

Creates energy needed to make has, oil and coal

Cellular respiration can take
place as well

High-levels of energy are released

This energy can be used by different organisms
for different reasons. EG, growing and feeding

inorganic molecules, carbon dioxide, water
and heat are produced

Subtopic

Heats Earth surface including
minerals, and rocks

Surface reflects heat

Becomes a major source
of fuels people use everyday

Some darker surfaces of the planet absorb the
heat making the Earth warmer

Thermal energy from lithosphere causes
plate tectonics to shift and move

Mass surfaces above the Earth
are heated, causing them to rise

Air masses are heated

Evaporation occurs

It cools to form clouds

Precipitation can occur

Extreme rain/precipitation
can cause damage to rocks

Troposphere contains almost all of water
vapour and dust particles

Responsible for our weather

Oceans are heated by the sunlight