Solar Radiation radiation the transfer of energy as

Solar Radiation

radiation: the transfer of energy as waves

electromagnetic spectrum: all the different electromagnetic waves, from longest wavelength to shortest

radiant energy: energy that is transferred by electromagnetic radiation

absorption: process of taking in radiant energy

emission: giving off radiant energy

What is radiation?

solar radiation

solar radiation: energy that travels in waves from the sun to Earth.

Plants make food

Ocean Currents

Weather

Evaporation

Input thermal energy

Faster Particles

Condensation

What is solar radiation? A. energy that travels in waves from the sun to Earth B. energy that is emitted by using a microwave C. energy in the nucleus of a cell D. energy that comes from moving water

What is solar radiation? A. energy that travels in waves from the sun to Earth B. energy that is emitted by using a microwave C. energy in the nucleus of a cell D. energy that comes from moving water

What part of the water cycle is caused by solar radiation? A. evaporation B. condensation C. precipitation D. flooding

What part of the water cycle is caused by solar radiation? A. evaporation B. condensation C. precipitation D. flooding

Remember!!!

solar radiation: energy that travels in waves from the sun to Earth.

This Video Created With Resources From: Cooperative Agreement # R 324 B 130023 Curry School Foundation’s Research and Development Fund Questions or Comments to Michael Kennedy, Ph. D. MKennedy@Virginia. edu

Activity: The teacher will demonstrate a water cycle using a model. The teacher will walk students through each step showing condensation, evaporation, and precipitation. Materials: • Insulated cup • Aquarium • Water • Food color • Sand • Small jar • Ziplock • Heat lamp Resources • https: //serc. carleton. edu/esla bs/weather/2 a. html