Solar Radiation (Noun)
Meaning
Radiation from the sun.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The Earth's atmosphere protects us from most of the solar radiation that is emitted by the sun.
- Solar radiation is the primary source of energy for the Earth's climate system.
- The amount of solar radiation that reaches the Earth's surface varies throughout the year due to the planet's elliptical orbit.
- The ozone layer in the stratosphere absorbs and scatters solar radiation, protecting living organisms from its harmful effects.
- Scientists use satellites to measure the amount of solar radiation that is reflected back into space by the Earth's atmosphere and surface.