The sun transfers energy to Earth by radiation

• True

• False

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The _____________ is the process by which gases in the atmosphere absorb and give off infrared radiation. Essentially, it's how the Earth stays warm.

• coriolis effect

• greenhouse effect

• carbonaro effect

• predicted effect

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Energy from the sun is called

• hydroelectric

• nuclear energy

• wind harnessing

• electromagnetic radiation

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Visible light is

• the light you can see from the sun

• this is where most of the warmth that you feel from the sun comes from

• higher-energy radiation that can harm life

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Ultraviolet light is

• the light you can see from the sun

• this is where most of the warmth that you feel from the sun comes from

• higher-energy radiation that can harm life

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20% of Earth's incoming energy is reflected by clouds

• True

• False

What amount of incoming solar energy is absorbed by Earth's surface?

• 23%

• 51%

• 49%

• 15%

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Greenhouse gases, such as ____________ and _____________, absorb energy from Earth's surface and keep that energy in the atmosphere.

• carbon monoxide and helium

• water vapor and oxygen

• carbon dioxide and water vapor

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Which color of light has the longest wavelength?

• violet

• green

• blue

• red

What percentage of the Sun's energy is reflected back into space?

• 100%

• About 50%

• About 30%

• It depends on the weather.

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