Categorieën: Alle - photosynthesis - weather - solar - evaporation

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The Sun's Influence On Earth

The interaction between solar energy and Earth's various spheres drives many natural processes. The troposphere, containing most of the planet's water vapor and dust particles, is responsible for weather patterns.

The Sun's Influence On Earth

Solar Energy (100%)

Hydrosphere

Mass surfaces above the Earth are heated, causing them to rise
Oceans are heated by the sunlight
Troposphere contains almost all of water vapour and dust particles

Responsible for our weather

Air masses are heated

Evaporation occurs

It cools to form clouds

Precipitation can occur

Extreme rain/precipitation can cause damage to rocks

Lithosphere

Thermal energy from lithosphere causes plate tectonics to shift and move
Heats Earth surface including minerals, and rocks
Surface reflects heat

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

Becomes a major source of fuels people use everyday

Biosphere

Plants combine carbon dioxide and water
Makes high-energy carbohydrates from the sun

Cellular respiration can take place as well

Subtopic

High-levels of energy are released

inorganic molecules, carbon dioxide, water and heat are produced

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

This process is photosynthesis

Creates energy needed to make has, oil and coal

Phototrophs convert light energy into chemical energy

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

Chlorophylls collect light energy from the sun