Question

Energy from the Sun moves through space in a wide range of wave forms that vary by wavelength (electromagnetic spectrum). The energy emitted from the Sun that drives Earthâs climate system consists of ______.

Answer 1

The energy emitted from the Sun that drives Earth as climate system consists of solar radiation which is just one form of a wide variety of energy called the electromagnetic radiation spectrum. Solar radiation consists of infrared light, gamma rays, radio waves, ultraviolet light, visible light and X-rays; all of them drive the Earth’s climate system and biological processes.