MCQs on Energy Transfer

What is the primary source of energy for the Earth's atmosphere?

• Geothermal energy

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Nuclear energy

What process describes the transfer of energy from the sun to the Earth?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Refraction

Which of the following processes is responsible for heating the atmosphere?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Convection

• All of the above

How does energy primarily move through the atmosphere?

• By conduction only

• By convection and radiation

• By radiation only

• By conduction and induction

What is the main mechanism of energy transfer in the troposphere?

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Convection

• Sublimation

What role do greenhouse gases play in the atmosphere?

• They cool the atmosphere

• They block solar radiation

• They trap heat energy

• They promote convection

What happens to solar energy when it reaches the Earth's surface?

• It is reflected completely

• It is absorbed or reflected

• It increases atmospheric pressure

• It transforms into nuclear energy

Which of the following is NOT a method of energy transfer in the atmosphere?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Osmosis

What is the primary driver of wind in the atmosphere?

• Earth's rotation

• Temperature differences

• Humidity levels

• Atmospheric pressure

Which process contributes to the circulation of air in the atmosphere?

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Convection

• Sublimation