Question

> Science Sem 2 CR SHS1920

What can happen to solar radiation when it enters Earth's atmosphere? Select three options
It is absorbed by Earth.
It is reflected by clouds.
It is reflected by glacial ice.
It is condensed into visible light.
It is amplified by water molecules.​

Answer 1

Answer: It is absorbed by Earth.

It is reflected by clouds.

It is reflected by glacial ice.

Step-by-step explanation: Solar radiation is composed of electromagnetic waves that carry energy.

White or shiny surfaces usually reflect some waves (actually almost every surface reflects electromagnetic waves)

So some of the radiation is reflected by clouds or by glacial ice.

The bigest part is actually absorbed by Earth (this is why during the day the temperature increases, a biggest amount of radiation is being absorbed)

Answer 2

The following can happen to solar radiation when it enters Earth's atmosphere:

• It is absorbed by Earth.
• It is reflected by clouds.
• It is reflected by glacial ice.

Answer: Option A, B, and C

Step-by-step explanation:

Solar radiation causes an abnormal effect in humans, if they are exposed directly. All the solar radiation emitted by the sun, does not hit us directly. The energy while reaching us passes through different levels of spheres.

Atmosphere contains nitrogen and oxygen molecules, which absorb some of the solar radiation. And some of it is reflected back by the clouds. And some of the remaining energy is absorbed by the surface of the earth. Likewise, almost 71% of the radiation is absorbed.