Energy in the Earth's Atmosphere

What is energy with wavelengths that are shorter than the wavelengths for violet light called?  

• Ultraviolet Radiation
•  Infrared Radiation
• Electromagnetic Waves
• Green House Effect

Some ultraviolet radiation is absorbed by the _________ in the upper stratosphere.   

• Trade Winds
• Coriolis Effect
• Greenhouse Effect
•  Ozone Layer

What is the natural process called that holds heat in Earth’s atmosphere?  

•  Doldrums
•  Greenhouse Effect 
• Coriolis Effect
• Global Winds

What is called when particles and gases in the atmosphere disperse light in all directions?  

• Radiating
• Reflecting 
• Scattering
• Absorbing

What is the form of energy Earth’s surface radiates back into the atmosphere?

• Infrared Radiation

• Ultraviolet Radiation

• Electromagnetic Waves

• Greenhouse Effect

Ultraviolet radiation can cause sunburns, skin

cancer, and eye damage.

• TRUE

• FALSE

____________ is a form of energy with wavelengths that are longer than those of red light

• Infrared light

• Ultraviolet light

• Visible Light

How does the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere affect the atmosphere's temperature?

• If greenhouse gases in the atmosphere increase, they trap more heat and warm the atmosphere.
• If greenhouse gases in the atmosphere increase, they trap less heat and the atmosphere cools.
• If greenhouse gases in the atmosphere decrease, they trap more heat and warm the atmosphere. 

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Greenhouse gases, in moderate amounts, keep the Earth's temperature stable

• True
• False

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What is an electromagnetic wave?

• The direct transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves.
• A form of energy that can move through the vacuum of space.
• Wavelengths that are longer than red light.
• Invisible form of energy with Wavelengths that are shorter than. violent light

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