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How does radiation transfer thermal energy from the Sun to Earth?
Radiation transfers thermal energy from the Sun to Earth through electromagnetic waves. These waves are able to carry energy through the vacuum of space because they do not require a medium or matter to travel through.
Anthony and Maelynn are watching a football game outside on a sunny day. Anthony is wearing a black shirt and Maelynn is wearing a white shirt. Which person will be warmer after the game? Explain your answer.
Anthony will be warmer after the game. This is because he is wearing a black shirt, and dark colors absorb more thermal energy from radiation than light colors, like Maelynn's white shirt, which reflects more of the sun's energy.
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Samaira needs to rent some tents for an outdoor family reunion in July. What is the best type of tent for Samaira to rent so that her family members are protected from the heat of the Sun?
In which scenario does radiation occur?
In which scenario is thermal energy being transferred by radiation?
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