Earth's Atmosphere

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How long is the longest summer day in El Paso, Texas?

• 10 hours

• 12 hours

• 14 hours

• 16 hours

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Why do areas near the equator receive more solar energy?

• Because Earth is flat

• Because Earth is a sphere

• Because Earth is a cube

• Because Earth is a pyramid

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What happens to solar energy at the poles?

• It concentrates in one spot

• It spreads out over a larger area

• It is absorbed quickly

• It is reflected back into space

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Which of the following processes is responsible for the movement of air in the atmosphere?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Reflection

Multiple Choice

How is heat transferred from the sun to the Earth?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Electromagnetic waves

• Sound waves

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What happens to warm air as it expands?

• It becomes more dense

• It becomes less dense

• It sinks

• It cools rapidly

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What does less-dense air do in the atmosphere?

• It sinks

• It rises

• It stays still

• It moves horizontally

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What is the role of electromagnetic waves in the atmosphere?

• They cool the Earth

• They transfer heat from the sun

• They create sound

• They reflect light

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What causes water to evaporate from Earth's surface?

• Solar energy

• Lunar energy

• Wind currents

• Ocean currents

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How is Earth's ocean heated?

• Evenly by geothermal energy

• Unevenly by solar energy

• Evenly by solar energy

• Unevenly by wind energy

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Where do some ocean currents occur?

• Only at the surface

• Deep in the ocean

• Only near the equator

• Only near the poles

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What does the warmer water from warm currents do to the air above it?

• Cools the air

• Dries the air

• Warms the air

• Humidifies the air

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In which climate region is the temperature of the warmest month less than 10°C?

• Polar

• Continental

• Temperate

• Tropical