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.)
About 29 percent of the solar energy that arrives at the top of the atmosphere is reflected back to space by clouds, atmospheric particles, or bright ground surfaces like sea ice and snow. This energy plays no role in Earthâs climate system. About 23 percent of incoming solar energy is absorbed in the atmosphere by water vapor, dust, and ozone, and 48 percent passes through the atmosphere and is absorbed by the surface.