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What is energy that is absorbed by land and water changed into?

Answer 1

Heat

The majority of solar radiation that reaches the Earth's surface is in the visible light spectrum, and because of this, it is often referred to as short wave radiation. The wavelengths of this radiation are approximately 0.5 microns. As the energy is absorbed, the Earth heats up and releases energy, mainly in the form of long wave radiation, which is also known as infrared radiation or just heat.

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Answer 2

Nova Anderson

The energy absorbed by land and water is changed into heat energy.

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