Solar Energy

How does solar energy affect the Earth's atmosphere?

• It cools the atmosphere

• It warms the atmosphere

• It has no effect on the atmosphere

• It only affects the atmosphere at night

What is the average weather over a region called?

• Climate

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Precipitation

Why is solar energy not evenly distributed over the entire planet?

• Because the Earth is flat

• Because the Earth is round and tilted

• Because the Earth is square

• Because the Earth is stationary

What is the effect of the angle of the sun's rays on Earth?

• It has no effect

• It affects the concentration of the sun's energy

• It only affects the poles

• It only affects the equator

What would happen to Earth without the greenhouse effect?

• It would be too hot to support life

• It would be too cold to support life

• It would have no change in temperature

• It would have extreme weather conditions

What is the main cause of the enhanced greenhouse effect?

• Decrease in greenhouse gases

• Increase in greenhouse gases

• Stable levels of greenhouse gases

• Absence of greenhouse gases

What happens in the northern hemisphere during the June solstice?

• It experiences winter

• It experiences summer

• It experiences spring

• It experiences fall

What happens in the southern hemisphere during the June solstice?

• It experiences summer

• It experiences winter

• It experiences spring

• It experiences fall

What is the main cause of the variation in temperature throughout the year?

• Earth's distance from the moon

• Earth's distance from the sun

• Earth's rotation speed

• Earth's tilt

What is the significance of the Vernal / March equinox?

• marks the beginning of winter

• is when the sun is at its highest point in the sky

• indicates the longest day of the year

• signifies the start of spring and equal day and night lengths