Energy in the Earth's Atmosphere & Ocean Unit 5 Test

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What percentage of incoming solar energy can affect processes on Earth?

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71%

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What is the primary means through which the Sun warms Earth?

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Transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves.

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What initially causes ocean currents and prevailing wind patterns?

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Incoming solar radiation.

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How do oceans most influence global climate?

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By releasing heat to the atmosphere.

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How is Earth’s surface heated by the Sun?

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Unevenly on the day side, with poles getting less heat.

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What is solar radiation?

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Energy from the Sun that reaches Earth in the form of electromagnetic waves.

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What role does the ozone layer play in relation to solar energy?

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It protects Earth by absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.

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What is conduction in the context of energy transfer?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is the significance of electromagnetic waves in energy transfer?

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They allow energy to travel through space, warming Earth from the Sun.

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What are ocean currents?

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Large-scale movements of water within the oceans that are driven by wind, temperature, and salinity differences.