What thermal-energy trapping process is being used to grow plants in this drawing?

• water cycle

• ultraviolet radiation

• greenhouse effect

• carbon cycle

Life on Earth depends on energy from the Sun. Which of these is a solar property that makes life on Earth possible?

• Some of the Sun's radiant energy is changed to thermal energy when it reaches Earth.

• The Sun emits only a small amount of radiant energy.

• The Sun only emits energy in the form of nuclear energy.

• Radiant energy from the Sun can not be changed into other forms of energy.

Which type of electromagnetic radiation drives the greenhouse effect?

• ultraviolet radiation

• visible light

• gamma rays

• infrared radiation

Which type of electromagnetic radiation is most responsible for sunburn?

• gamma rays

• ultraviolet radiation

• visible light

• infrared light

The diagram shows a bunsen burner heating a container of water. The arrows represent the transfer of heat within the water. Which process of heat transfer does this best represent?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Which method of heat transfer is shown by #1?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Which method of heat transfer is shown by #3?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Which of the 4 experimental setups would likely result in the water molecules having the most movement?

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• 2

• 3

• 4

Where is water created in the water cycle?

• Water is created during the process of evaporation.

• Water is created when percolating through the ground.

• Water is created during every step.

• Water changes its physical form, but is not created.

Which image shows the correct process of the Greenhouse Effect?

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• 2

• 3

• 4