4/26 - 17.2 Heating the Atmosphere

4/26 - 17.2 Heating the Atmosphere

Earth Science 9th Grade

Multiple Choice

________ is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual atoms or molecules in a substance.

• Heat

• Temperature

Multiple Choice

The type of heat that is a transfer of energy from the fire that goes outward in every direction to heat up the fires surroundings is classified as which of the following?

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Convection

• Current

Multiple Choice

T/F: the EM spectrum includes the wavelengths of light that we can see. (visible light)

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

When radiation strikes an object, there usually are three different results. Which of the following is a FALSE statement?

• Some energy is absorbed by the object.

• Substances such as water and air are transparent to certain wavelengths of radiation.

• Some radiation may bounce off the object without being absorbed or transmitted.

• Energy is NEVER absorbed or reflected by or off the object respectively.

Multiple Choice

The _________________ is the heating of Earth’s surface and atmosphere from solar radiation being absorbed and emitted by the atmosphere, mainly by water vapor and carbon dioxide.

• greenhouse effect

• ice age

• major volcano eruptions