6E7.5 Sun and Weather

What is the primary driver of weather on Earth?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Wind

• The Oceans

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How does solar radiation primarily reach the Earth?

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Reflection

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What type of radiation does the Earth emit after absorbing solar energy?

• Infrared radiation

• Microwave radiation

• Gamma radiation

• Ultraviolet radiation

Why is the air near the Earth's surface warmer than the air above?

• The Sun directly heats the air

• The air is denser near the surface

• The Earth heats the air

• The air absorbs more solar radiation

Why do areas near the equator receive more solar radiation?

• The Sun's rays hit them at a higher angle

• They are closer to the Sun

• They have less atmosphere

• They have more water bodies

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What causes the seasonal changes on Earth?

• The Earth's magnetic field

• The Earth's rotation speed

• The Earth's tilt on its axis

• The Earth's distance from the Sun

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During which event is the Sun directly over the equator?

• Eclipse

• Equinox

• Solstice

• Perihelion

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 12 months

• 365 days

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Which heats up faster, land or water?

• Land

• Neither heats up

• Water

• Both heat up at the same rate

What is the result of uneven heating of the Earth's surface?

• Uniform pressure distribution

• Constant temperature

• Uneven pressure distribution

• No effect on pressure

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