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Standard 6
Students will understand the source and distribution of energy on Earth and its effects on Earth systems.
Objective 1
Describe the transformation of solar energy into heat and chemical energy on Earth and eventually the radiation of energy to space.
 
  • EIA: Solar Energy
    From the US Department of Energy, basic information about solar energy.
  • Earth's Radiation Budget Facts
    The Earth's climate system constantly tries to maintain a balance between the energy that reaches the Earth from the Sun and the energy that is emitted to space. Scientists refer to this process as Earth's "radiation budget".
  • Energy Quest
    Here's a colorful and fun way to learn about all kinds of energy sources, conservation, and participate in activities.
  • The Sun
    Statistics of the most prominent feature in our solar system.

 

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