Solar Energy on Earth Review

Which of the following is true about the heating of land and water?

• During the day, the Sun's energy heats up the land faster, which makes the air above it warmer.

• During the day, the Sun's energy heats up the water faster, which makes the air above it warmer.

• At night, the land cools off slower, making the air above it warmer.

• At night, the water cools off slower, making the air above it cooler.

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What heats faster: air, land or water?

• Land

• Water

• Air

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Many clouds have a high albedo and therefore tend to

• Absorb sunlight

• Reflect sunlight

• Transmit sunlight

• Radiate sunlight

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Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun.
• Because it receives the most direct sunlight
• Because no clouds form here.
• Because it is far from the sun

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The kind of heat transfer that travels through space in electromagnetic waves is ______________________.

• insulation.
• Radiation
• Conduction
• Convection

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True or False- The Sun's energy being absorbed differently at different latitudes contribute to the uneven heating of earth.

• True

• False

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Albedo can best be described as...

• the temperature at the equator
• the amount of solar radiation absorbed
• the amount of solar radiation reflected
• the air pressure during El Nino

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True or False- The Sun's energy being absorbed differently by land and water contribute to the uneven heating of earth.

• True

• False

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Air can be warmed or cooled by being in contact with land or ocean. This shows ______________.

• radiation

• convection

• conduction

• equator

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Why does land heat up and cool down faster than water?

• Water has a higher albedo to reflect the heat.

• Water does not heat up fast, but holds heat well.

• Land has a lower specific heat and does not take as much energy to heat.

• All are correct.

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