Energy in Earth's Atmosphere

Energy in Earth's Atmosphere

6th Grade

10 Qs

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Energy in Earth's Atmosphere

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The direct transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves is called ________. 

radiation
infrared radiation
ultraviolet radiation 

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

__________ is not visible by humans, but can be felt as heat. 

radiation
infrared radiation
ultraviolet radiation
visible light

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The sun gives off ______________ which can cause sunburns.

radiation
infrared radiation
ultraviolet radiation
visible light

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Nearly all the energy in Earth's atmosphere comes from the sun and travels to Earth as ________________. 

electromagnetic waves
in a limo
radiation
visible light

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or False. Different wavelengths of radiation are absorbed by different layers in the atmosphere. 

True
False

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Dust-size particles and gases in the atmosphere disperse light in all directions which is a process called ___________. 

atmosphere
scattering
visible light

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or False. About 50% of the energy that reaches Earth's surface is absorbed by land and water and changed into heat. 

True
False

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