Explain why only a small part of the solar energy that strikes the upper regions of atomosphere reaches the surface of the Earth.

Explain why only a small part of the solar energy that strikes the upp

1.	Explain why only a small part of the solar energy that strikes the upper regions of atomosphere reaches the surface of the Earth.
Answer» Solution :When the solar energy falls on the surface of the ATMOSPHERE then the following happens : (i) Some solar energy is reflected back into the following happens: (ii) The atmosphere also absorbs a lot of solar energy , for example, most of the ultraviolet rays are absorbed by the ozone layer. So , the solar energy which REACHES us through the Earth.s atmosphere are mainly in the form of heat rays (INFRA red rays) and visible LIGHT, which is a small part of the solar energy.