L1: Solar Energy on Earth 2024 (includes labs)

This is the transfer of thermal energy by electromagnetic waves and how energy from the sun reaches Earth.

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Convection

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The oceans and lakes are part of which Earth subsystem?

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

In the diagram, the rocks are part of the Earth's

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

This is the distance in degrees north or south of the Equator.

• Latitude

• Longitude

• radiation

Why is Earth warmer at the equator and colder at the poles? (p.152-153)

• Earth's spherical shape causes the equator to receive direct sunlight all year resulting in more sunlight per unit of surface area.

• Earth's spherical shape causes the equator to get less direct sunlight all year resulting in less sunlight per unit of surface area.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Why are latitudes near the poles cold? (p.152-153)

• The poles receive a lot of direct sunlight and have more energy per unit of surface area.

• Sunlight is spread over a larger area near the poles resulting in less energy per unit of surface area.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

According to your lab data on p.155, which statement is true about sand vs water.

• The sand absorbs and releases thermal energy faster because it has a lower specific heat and is a better conductor than water.

• The sand absorbs energy and releases energy slower because it has a higher specific heat than water and is not a good conductor.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

According to your lab data on p.155, water gains thermal energy slower than sand, which is the best explanation for why this happens.

Review p.156

• water has a low specific heat

• Water has a higher specific heat

According to your lab data on p.155 and text on p.156, what is true about land vs water?

• Land absorbs and releases thermal energy relatively quickly compared to water.

• Water absorbs and releases thermal energy relatively quickly compared to water.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

"How do surfaces on Earth affect the atmosphere 🌏?"

Which statement best describes what happens during the day and night to the atmosphere over the land and water?

• The air above the land will absorb thermal energy quicker and will also release thermal energy quicker at night.

• The air above the water will absorb thermal energy quicker and also release thermal energy quicker at night.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6