Earth's Energy Quiz

This image is showing something happening to the energy from the sun. What is happening to MOST of the energy?

• The energy is being absorbed by the atmosphere

• The energy is reaching Earth's surface

• The energy is being absorbed by ice and dirt on Earth

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Energy

What percent of energy from the sun can we actually use?

• 25%

• 100%

• 1%

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Energy

The sun heats up the surfaces of the Earth:

• Equally

• Unequally

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Energy

What method of heat transfer is this person using to toast their marshmallow? (Keep in mind, the marshmallow is not IN the fire, but in the smoke)

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

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Heat transfer

When you put pizza in the microwave, you are using what method of heat transfer to make your snack?

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

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Heat transfer

Give me 1 example of conduction.

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Heat transfer

What kind of breeze is being shown in this image?

• Sea breeze

• Land breeze

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Wind

This type of wind, called a Trade Wind, affects large portions of the Earth. Sailors often use them to help navigate a sea journey from Europe to America. Based on this information, the Trade Winds are an example of:

• Local winds

• Global winds

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Wind

Mountain and valley breezes can occur. This is caused by there being warmer air at the top of the mountain than at the bottom in the valley. So the cooler air from the valley forces the warmer air up, creating a breeze. Mountain and valley breezes are forms of:

• Local wind

• Global wind

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Wind

In your own words, describe how wind is created.

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Wind