Study Guide for Benchmark

How much energy is absorbed by the Earth’s surface?

• 51% energy is absorbed by Earth’s Surface

• 30% energy is absorbed by Earth’s Surface

• 70% energy is absorbed by Earth’s Surface

• 40% energy is absorbed by Earth’s Surface

How much energy is absorbed by the atmosphere and clouds?

• 19% energy is absorbed by the atmosphere and clouds

• 10% energy is absorbed by the atmosphere and clouds

• 25% energy is absorbed by the atmosphere and clouds

• 30% energy is absorbed by the atmosphere and clouds

How much energy is reflected by the atmosphere?

• 6% energy is reflected by the atmosphere

• 10% energy is reflected by the atmosphere

• 15% energy is reflected by the atmosphere

• 20% energy is reflected by the atmosphere

What is the total amount of energy that is reflected?

• 10 Joules

• 20 Joules

• 30 Joules

• 40 Joules

In the greenhouse effect, excess carbon dioxide is added to the atmosphere and acts like a blanket. How would this affect the temperature of the Earth?

• It would decrease the temperature.

• It would have no effect on the temperature.

• It would increase the temperature.

• It would stabilize the temperature.

In the picture below, identify each form of energy transfer.

• Conduction, Convection, Radiation

• Conduction, Radiation, Reflection

• Convection, Radiation, Absorption

• Conduction, Convection, Absorption

Which heat transfer process transfers energy from the Sun to the Earth?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Evaporation

Which heat transfer process transfers energy in the ocean and atmosphere?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Evaporation

Identify the correct energy type from the list below that was discussed in class.

• Kinetic Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Nuclear Energy

• Chemical Energy

For each of the following examples, identify the energy transformation taking place.

• Chemical to Mechanical

• Electrical to Thermal

• Mechanical to Electrical

• Thermal to Chemical