Energy from the Sun and Earth's Climate

A snow-covered mountain has a __________ albedo than a dark-colored corn field. Therefore, it will reflect __________ solar energy than the field.

• higher, more

• lower, less

• lower, more

• higher, less

• equal, equal

Which sentence correctly compares temperatures in rural and urban areas?

• Rural areas are usually cooler because trees and water absorb more sunlight than concrete surfaces.

• Rural areas are usually warmer because grasses and other plants absorb sunlight to grow.

• Urban areas are usually cooler because buildings absorb sunlight before it reaches the ground.

• Urban areas are usually warmer because streets have surfaces that absorb sunlight.

The Sun’s energy hits the surface of Earth most directly at the poles.

• True

• False

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The specific heat of water is higher than the specific heat of sand. That is why water heats up more slowly than sand.

• True

• False

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What area of Earth is receiving the most solar radiation?

• The poles

• The equator

• The deserts

• The oceans

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What is the primary source of energy that drives the Earth's climate system?

• The Earth's core

• The moon

• The sun

• Geothermal vents

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True or False- The Sun's energy being absorbed differently by land and water contribute to the uneven heating of earth.

• True

• False

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The transfer of thermal energy between materials by the collisions of particles is known as _______.

• convection
• radiation
• evaporation
• conduction

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______ is the distance in degrees north or south of the equator.

• Latitude
• Elevation
• Altitude
• Longitude

The measure of reflectivity of a surface is known as ________.

• transmittance
• absorbance
• diffusivity
• albedo

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