Science Lesson 14

What is the primary source of energy that reaches Earth?

• a. Wind energy

• b. Geothermal energy

• c. Solar energy

• d. Hydroelectric energy

Which part of the Earth receives the most solar energy?

• a. The North Pole

• b. The Equator

• c. The South Pole

• d. The Tropics

How does the Earth's tilt affect solar energy distribution?

• a. It causes the North to have more solar energy in the winter

• b. It causes the South to have more solar energy in the summer

• c. It causes the Equator to have more solar energy in the winter

• d. It causes the Equator to have more solar energy in the summer

Which material has the highest specific heat capacity?

• a. Air

• b. Metals

• c. Water

• d. Land

What is the effect of high albedo on materials?

• a. They absorb more heat

• b. They reflect more heat

• c. They conduct more heat

• d. They emit more heat

Which material has the lowest albedo?

• a. White materials

• b. Black materials

• c. Silver materials

• d. Grey materials

What is the role of conduction in heating the air at night?

• a. The air heats the land and water through conduction

• b. The land and water heat the air through conduction

• c. The air and land exchange heat through conduction

• d. The air and water exchange heat through conduction

What is the role of conduction in heating the air at night?

• a. The air heats the land and water through conduction

• b. The land and water heat the air through conduction

• c. The air and land exchange heat through conduction

• d. The air and water exchange heat through conduction

Which material has the lowest specific heat capacity?

• a. Water

• b. Air

• c. Land

• d. Metals

What is the effect of high albedo on temperatures?

• a. It leads to higher temperatures

• b. It leads to lower temperatures

• c. It has no effect on temperatures

• d. It depends on the material's specific heat capacity