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2.2 Atmosphere and Heat Transfer

2.2 Atmosphere and Heat Transfer

Assessment

Presentation

Science

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

NGSS
MS-PS1-4, MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS2-4

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Joseph Davis

Used 1+ times

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23 Slides • 9 Questions

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Quick Review...

Name one of the layers of the atmosphere? (Hint: "ToSMiTE)

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Open Ended

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Think about it ...

Where does the energy come from to create winds and weather?

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Multiple Choice

When heat from the sun causes water in the ocean to evaporate, energy gets

transferred to water molecules in the form of latent heat. What functions

does the latent heat have in this process?

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strengthening the bonds of water molecules

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changing the state of water from liquid to gas

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changing the state of water from solid to liquid

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Drag and Drop

Correctly order the surfaces from the highest albedo to the lowest albedo.

Highest






Lowest
Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above
ocean
forest
dark road
snow and ice

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Multiple Choice

What is the main source of energy on Earth?

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Nuclear energy

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Radiant energy

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Electrical energy

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Multiple Choice

In ocean currents, warm water mixes with cold water, causing changes in

the temperature of water. Which mechanism of heat transfer is involved in

this process?

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Convection

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Conduction

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Radiation

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Match

Match the term for an interaction of radiation with substances with its description.

Radiation passes through the substance without any interaction

Light energy is retained by the substance

Radiation bounces back from the substance at the same angle and intensity

Radiation bounces back from the substance in different directions with varied intensities

Transmission

Absorption

Reflection

Scattering

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Open Ended

How is heat different from temperature? Explain your answer using an

example.

You can start your response with:

Heat is _____, whereas

temperature is . . .

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Hotspot

Exit Ticket ...

Click on the example of CONDUCTION in the picture!

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Quick Review...

Name one of the layers of the atmosphere? (Hint: "ToSMiTE)

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