EES 1.4 Quiz

What is the primary source of energy that drives global processes and sustains ecosystems on Earth?

• Geothermal energy

• Incoming solar radiation

• Wind energy

• Tidal energy

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What type of solar radiation primarily contributes to the warming of the Earth's atmosphere?

• Ultraviolet radiation

• Infrared radiation

• Visible light

• X-rays

Explain how solar radiation influences the Earth's climate.

• It causes the Earth to rotate faster.

• It affects temperature and weather patterns.

• It changes the Earth's orbit.

• It increases the Earth's gravitational pull.

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Describe the process by which solar radiation is absorbed and re-emitted by the Earth's surface.

• Photosynthesis

• Reflection

• The greenhouse effect

• Evaporation

In what way does the angle at which sunlight strikes Earth influence the energy distribution across different regions?

• It has no influence.

• It leads to differences in temperature and weather patterns.

• It only impacts the polar regions.

• It solely affects the equatorial region.

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Analyze how different types of solar radiation interact with the Earth's atmosphere.

• All types are absorbed equally.

• Ultraviolet radiation is mostly absorbed by the ozone layer.

• Infrared radiation is reflected back into space.

• Visible light is completely blocked by clouds.

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Evaluate the impact of solar radiation on the water cycle.

• It has no impact.

• It drives evaporation and precipitation.

• It only affects ocean currents.

• It reduces humidity levels.

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How does direct sunlight differ from indirect sunlight?

• Direct sunlight is filtered through clouds, while indirect sunlight is not.

• Direct sunlight is absorbed by the atmosphere, while indirect sunlight is not.

• Direct sunlight reaches the ground without scattering, while indirect sunlight is scattered by the atmosphere.

• There is no difference between direct and indirect sunlight.

What is the impact of Earth's axial tilt on the distribution of sunlight throughout the year?

• It results in uniform sunlight distribution all year.

• It causes variations in sunlight intensity during different seasons.

• It only influences the Northern Hemisphere.

• It has no impact on sunlight distribution.

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Predict how a decrease in solar radiation would affect global ecosystems.

• Ecosystems would remain unchanged.

• Ecosystems would become more diverse.

• Ecosystems would likely experience reduced productivity.

• Ecosystems would become more stable.

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