The Sun's Energy

What is the primary source of Earth's energy?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Stars

• The Ocean

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How does the Sun's energy primarily reach the Earth?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Reflection

What is radiation?

• Transfer of energy by direct contact

• Transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves

• Transfer of energy by movement of liquid or gas

• Transfer of energy by sound waves

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What happens to the Sun's energy once it enters Earth's atmosphere?

• It is completely absorbed by the Earth

• It is reflected back into space

• Only a small amount is received by the Earth

• It is stored in the atmosphere

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What is conduction?

• Transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves

• Transfer of energy by movement of liquid or gas

• Transfer of thermal energy by direct contact

• Transfer of energy by sound waves

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How does heat move in conduction?

• From cold to warm areas

• From warm to cold areas

• In a circular motion

• Randomly

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What is an example of conduction mentioned in the text?

• Boiling water in a pan

• Walking on a hot sidewalk

• Sunlight warming the Earth

• Wind blowing

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What is convection?

• Transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves

• Transfer of energy by direct contact

• Transfer of thermal energy by movement of liquid or gas

• Transfer of energy by sound waves

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What causes convection currents?

• Even heating of a liquid or gas

• Uneven heating of a liquid or gas

• Direct contact with a heat source

• Reflection of sunlight

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What happens to hot liquids and gases in convection?

• They sink

• They rise

• They stay still

• They evaporate

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