Line graphs are used to track changes over short and long periods of time. When smaller changes exist, line graphs are better to use than bar graphs. Line graphs can also be used to compare changes over the same period of time for more than one group. . . . a Pie Chart. Pie charts are best to use when you are trying to compare parts of a whole.
About 51% of solar energy reaching the earth is absorbed by the Earth's surface. Incoming solar radiation: 100% Reflected by the atmosphere: 6% : Absorbed by â¦ the atmosphere: 16% Continuing incoming solar radiation: 78% Reflected by clouds: 20% : Absorbed by clouds: 3% Continuing incoming solar radiation: 55% Reflected by the earth's surface: 4% : Absorbed by the earth's surface (lands and oceans): 51% (Source: NASA.)
100% of the energy entering earthâs atmosphere comes from the sun. ~50% of the incoming energy is absorbed by the earthâs surface i.e. the land and oceans. ~30% is directly reflected back to space by clouds, the earthâs surface and different gases and particles in the atmosphere (the earth's albedo is 0.3 on average).