What form of energy from the sun reaches the Earth's surface?

Understanding Solar Energy and Earth's Climate

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Liam Anderson
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Physics, Science, Geography
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5th - 8th Grade
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Mechanical waves
Sound waves
Electromagnetic waves
Thermal waves
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does sand get hotter than water on a sunny day?
Water absorbs more sunlight
Sand reflects more sunlight
Sand has a higher heat capacity than water
Water has a higher heat capacity than sand
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary reason for the Earth's constant attempt to balance temperature differences?
The rotation of the Earth
The unequal heating of the Earth's surface
The gravitational pull of the moon
The Earth's magnetic field
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is commonly referred to as wind?
The rotation of the Earth
The gravitational pull of the moon
The movement of water currents
The rushing air attempting to balance temperature and pressure
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do ocean currents affect the Earth's climate?
They create new landforms
They transport heat across the globe
They increase the Earth's rotation speed
They decrease the Earth's magnetic field
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of jet streams in the Earth's climate system?
They transport air from one part of the globe to another
They create ocean currents
They increase the Earth's temperature
They decrease the Earth's temperature
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How much direct solar radiation does the Earth receive per square meter?
1,366 watts
1,000 watts
500 watts
2,000 watts
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the estimated total surface area required to power the world with solar energy?
510 million square km
100,000 square km
1 million square km
366,924 square km
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the Earth's surface area compare to the area needed for solar energy?
The Earth's surface is much smaller
The Earth's surface is much larger
The Earth's surface is the same size
The Earth's surface is slightly larger
10.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which U.S. state is mentioned to give perspective on the area needed for solar energy?
California
Montana
Texas
Florida
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