Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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1. Using the figure below, explain the Earth-atmosphere
energy balance.
Solar -70 (Energy lost to space)
-6
-64
(Energy gained
by atmosphere) +160
Infrared
+23
+111
+19
(Energy lost
by atmosphere)
-64
-96
-160
Latent
heat
Infrared
Convection
and
conduction
Evaporation
Infrared
-7
-23
-117
+51
+96
(Energy lost
at Earth surface)
(Energy gained
at Earth surface)
-147
+147
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Transcribed Image Text:1. Using the figure below, explain the Earth-atmosphere energy balance. Solar -70 (Energy lost to space) -6 -64 (Energy gained by atmosphere) +160 Infrared +23 +111 +19 (Energy lost by atmosphere) -64 -96 -160 Latent heat Infrared Convection and conduction Evaporation Infrared -7 -23 -117 +51 +96 (Energy lost at Earth surface) (Energy gained at Earth surface) -147 +147
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