Energy in Earth's Atmosphere

What form is the sun's energy that reaches us through space?

• electric

• magnetic

• magnetoelectric

• electromagnetic

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The form of radiation that is similar to heat is

• infrared

• visible light

• ultraviolet

• radio waves

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The form of radiation that can cause skin damage and eye damage is

• infrared

• visible light

• ultraviolet

• radio waves

The form of radiation that can be seen on earth is

• infrared

• visible light

• ultraviolet

• radio waves

Which two forms of energy of the sun make up most of the radiation reaching the Earth?

• infrared and ultraviolet

• visible light and infrared

• visible light and ultraviolet

• visible light and microwaves

Why are the top three layers of the atmosphere important for life on Earth?

• They cool down the sun's radiation.

• They reflect all of the sun's radiation.

• They absorb most of the sun's radiation.

• They convert the sun's radiation to power.

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Which three layers absorb most of the sun's radiation?

• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere

• thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere

• thermosphere, stratosphere, troposphere

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Which layer of the atmosphere receives the least, or lowest amount, of the sun's radiation?

• thermosphere

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• troposphere

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How much of the sun's radiation is absorbed by the ground and water at Earth's surface?

• About 51%

• 100%

• About 20%

• About 4%

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Which statement about Earth's energy budget is correct?

• Energy absorbed by the earth = heat re-emitted by the earth

• Incoming radiation from the sun = heat re-emitted by the earth

• Energy reflected off clouds = heat re-emitted by the earth

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