Energy from the Sun and Earth's Climate

Front

The measure of reflectivity of a surface is known as ________.

Back

Albedo

Front

What area of Earth is receiving the most solar radiation?

Back

The equator

Front

The transfer of thermal energy between materials by the collisions of particles is known as _______.

Back

Conduction

Front

A snow-covered mountain has a __________ albedo than a dark-colored corn field. Therefore, it will reflect __________ solar energy than the field.

Back

Higher, more

Front

Which sentence correctly compares temperatures in rural and urban areas?

Back

Rural areas are usually cooler because trees and water absorb more sunlight than concrete surfaces.

Front

What is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate?

Back

The Sun

Front

What is the process called when solar energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface and then re-radiated as heat?

Back

Radiation

Front

What is the term for the movement of heat through fluids (liquids and gases) caused by the movement of the fluid itself?

Back

Convection

Front

How does vegetation affect local climate?

Back

Vegetation cools the area by providing shade and through the process of transpiration.

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The warming of Earth’s surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.