2. Energy and Energy Transfer-Energy from the sun

Radiation

Energy from the Sun that reaches Earth, including ultraviolet (UV) rays

Solar energy

Energy from the Sun in the form of light, heat, and radiation

Absorption

The process by which Earth takes in most of the Sun's rays, leading to warming

Reflection

When some of the Sun's rays bounce back into space

Photosynthesis

The process by which plants use sunlight to grow and store energy

Energy chain

The flow of energy from the Sun to plants to animals, also known as a food chain

Fossil fuels

Coal, oil, and gas formed from plants and animals that stored energy from the Sun millions of years ago

Energy transfer

The movement of energy from one form or object to another, such as from the Sun to plants to animals

Solar radiation

The combination of light and heat energy sent out by the Sun

Ecosystem

A community of living organisms and their environment, connected through energy transfer

Stored energy

Energy captured by plants from the Sun and stored in their roots, leaves, and fruits

Energy source

Something that provides energy, with the Sun being the most important for life on Earth