Earth absorbs about 71 percent of the heat energy from the sun. What also happens to this heat energy?(1 point)

Question

Responses

It is refracted back to the sun.
It is refracted back to the sun.

It is converted to electricity.
It is converted to electricity.

It is reflected back to the sun.
It is reflected back to the sun.

It is converted to light.

Answer 1

None of the options provided accurately describe what happens to the heat energy absorbed by Earth. The correct response should indicate that the heat energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface and then released into the atmosphere, warming the air and contributing to weather patterns.

However, if you have to choose from the options given, the closest correct response would be:

It is reflected back to the sun.

Although not all of the absorbed heat is reflected back, a portion of solar energy is indeed reflected, with the remainder being absorbed and contributing to warming the planet.