Earth and Space Review

In the context of 'Energy in Earth Processes: Transfer of Energy', energy is primarily transferred through which of the following methods?

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Convection

• All of the above

Fill in the blank: Energy is the (a)   to do work.

Match the following types of heat transfer with their descriptions:

• Conduction

• Transfer of heat by direct contact

• Radiation

• Transfer of heat through a fluid

• Convection

• Transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves

Conduction is not an effective transfer in a ______.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

What does the diagram illustrate?

• Water cycle

• Convection currents in the air

• Rock formation

• Plant growth

What is the main concept illustrated in the diagram?

• Evaporation

• Convection

• Condensation

• Precipitation

During the night, the land is (a)   compared to the sea.

Match the following

• Daytime

• Land Breeze

• Sea Breeze

• Movement from the land to the sea

• Night Time

• Sea Breeze

Radiation can be absorbed or ________.

• Transmitted

• Reflected

• Conducted

• Convected

What are the units for specific heat?

• Joules / gram °C
• Meters / second

• g / mL

• ohms