1. What transformation of energy takes place during the greenhouse effe

Question

Solar energy is reflected back into space.

Solar energy is converted directly into kinetic energy.

Solar energy is converted to electricity and stored in batteries.

Solar energy is absorbed and changed to thermal energy, then released as heat.

Answer 1

Solar energy is absorbed by greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and water vapor in the Earth's atmosphere. This absorbed solar energy is then converted into thermal energy, or heat, which warms the Earth's surface and the lower atmosphere. This process is known as the greenhouse effect.