Solar Energy on Earth

A snow-covered mountain has a ______ albedo than a dark-colored corn field.

• higher, more

• lower, less

• higher, less

• lower, more

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

When Earth receives energy from the Sun, ______.

• some energy is reflected back into space

• some is absorbed by the atmosphere

• some is absorbed by land and water on Earth's surface

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which sentence correctly compares temperatures in rural and urban areas?

• Rural areas are usually cooler because trees and water absorb more sunlight than concrete surfaces.

• Rural areas are usually warmer because grasses and other plants absorb sunlight to grow.

• Urban areas are usually cooler because buildings absorb sunlight before it reaches the ground.

• Urban areas are usually warmer because streets have surfaces that absorb sunlight.

The Sun's energy hits the surface of Earth most directly at the poles.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The specific heat of water is higher than the specific heat of sand. That is why water heats up more slowly than sand.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Explain why it is colder at the north and south poles than at the equator.

• Due to the tilt of Earth's axis

• Due to the presence of ice caps

• Due to the distance from the Sun

• Due to the rotation of Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A student walks barefoot on a hot, sunny day from a sandy beach onto a parking lot paved with dark asphalt. Explain why the two materials will feel different on the student's feet.

• The sandy beach reflects more sunlight than the dark asphalt.

• The sandy beach absorbs more sunlight than the dark asphalt.

• The sandy beach conducts heat better than the dark asphalt.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What area of Earth is receiving the most solar radiation?

• Equator

• Poles

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What three things can happen to the radiation that Earth receives from the Sun?

• Reflected back into space, absorbed by the atmosphere and absorbed by the Earth's surface

• Reflected to Earth, conducted to the atmosphere and, convected to the ocean

• absorbed by the atmosphere, absorbed by clouds and evaporated to the atmosphere

• Absorbed by clouds, reflected to oceans and reflected to space