Energy, Insolation & Seasons Review

Which gas is considered a major greenhouse gas? 

• methane

• hydrogen

• oxygen

• nitrogen

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

The picture below shows a calorimeter being used to demonstrate a method of heat transfer. One cup is filled with hot water, and the other cup is filled with cold water. A metal bar extends through the lids into the water in both cups. Thermometers record changes in temperature.

This calorimeter demonstrates the transfer of heat through the metal bar from

• cold water to hot water by radiation

• cold water to hot water by conduction

• hot water to cold water by convection

• hot water to cold water by conduction

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A solar water heater contains fluid-filled tubing that absorbs sunlight energy on its outside surface. Which tubing exterior will best absorb insolation? 

• dark-colored and rough 

• light-colored and rough

• light-colored and smooth 

• dark-colored and smooth 

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which gas absorbs some of the harmful insolation in Earth's upper atmosphere before that insolation reaches Earth's surface?

• ozone

• oxygen

• hydrogen

• nitrogen

Equal areas of which type of surface will reflect the most insolation? 

• snow-covered field 

• light gray rooftop

• black paved road

• dark tropical forest

The diagram represents a plastic hemisphere upon which lines have been drawn to show the apparent paths of the Sun at the location in New York State on the first day of each season. Letters A through I  represent points on the path.

Which point represents noon at the time of maximum insolation? 

• c

• A

• F

• G

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The diagram represents a plastic hemisphere upon which lines have been drawn to show the apparent paths of the Sun at the location in New York State on the first day of each season. Letters A through I  represent points on the path.

A similar plastic hemisphere was plotted for a location 15º south of this location. Which diagram below best represents this 

hemisphere? 

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The diagram represents a plastic hemisphere upon which lines have been drawn to show the apparent paths of the Sun at the location in New York State on the first day of each season. Letters A through I  represent points on the path.

What is the total number of hours needed for the Sun to follow path EBH?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 16

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Letters A, B, C, and D represent Earth's position at the beginning of each season. 

The diagram below shows how Earth is illuminated [lighted] by the Sun as viewed from above the North Pole. In which orbital position would Earth be illuminated as shown? 

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Letters A, B, C, and D represent Earth's position at the beginning of each season. 

Which position of Earth represents the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

• C

• A

• B

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1