Energy

Equal masses of granite, iron, copper, and lead are placed in sunlight. Based on specific heat, which material will warm up the fastest?

• iron
• granite
• lead
• copper

Which surface will best absorb insolation?

• dark-colored and rough
• dark-colored and smooth
• light-colored and rough
• light-colored and smooth

In which portion of the electromagnetic spectrum is the maximum intensity of Earth’s outgoing radiation?

• visible light
• gamma rays
• infrared
• ultraviolet

Which diagram best represents the relative wavelengths of visible light, ultraviolet energy, and infrared energy?

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Equal areas of which type of surface will reflect the most insolation?

• light gray rooftop
• dark tropical forest
• snow covered field
• black paved road

Most of which type of electromagnetic radiation is given off by Earth’s surface at night?

• gamma
• ultraviolet
• visible
• infrared

Which diagram best represents heat transfer mainly by the process of conduction?

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• 4

Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?

• ultraviolet
• gamma
• visible
• radio

Which process is responsible for the greatest loss of energy from Earth’s surface into space on a clear night?

• condensation
• convection
• conduction
• radiation

Which group of substances is arranged in order of decreasing specific heat values?

• iron, granite, basalt
• copper, lead, iron
• dry air, water vapor, ice
• liquid water, ice, water vapor