Harnessing Sun's Heat & Light: Energy Conservation

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The sun provides energy to Earth in the form of heat and light, with heat primarily warming land and water. Light energy is utilized in photosynthesis and converted into electricity by solar cells. However, most of the light that reaches the ground is either converted into heat or reflected back into space. This conversion process is essential for the overall heating of the Earth. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for energy conservation efforts.
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We receive energy from the sun as heat and light(radiations incld).
Ok..I know that the heat we get heats up the land, water etc ... but what about the light falling on Earth .. which energy is it converted into?
There is one case of it being used in photosynthesis and also converted to electricity by solar cells but what about the light falling on the ground?
 
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Most of the light falling on the Earth will be converted into heat or reflected back out into space. This conversion of light into heat is the only way the sun heats up the earth.
 
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