8.10 A Sun's Energy and Weather Interaction

What is the primary source of energy that drives weather patterns on Earth?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Earth's core

• Ocean currents

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Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere contains the ozone layer that absorbs and scatters ultraviolet solar radiation?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

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Explain how the Sun's energy affects the water cycle.

• It causes water to freeze and form ice.

• It evaporates water, which then condenses to form clouds.

• It directly creates ocean currents.

• It has no effect on the water cycle.

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Which of the following best describes the interaction between the Sun's energy and the Earth's atmosphere?

• The Sun's energy is completely absorbed by the Earth's surface.

• The Sun's energy is reflected back into space without any effect.

• The Sun's energy heats the atmosphere, influencing weather and climate.

• The Sun's energy only affects the Earth's core.

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What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water in the atmosphere?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

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How does the Sun's energy contribute to the formation of wind?

• By heating the Earth's core

• By causing differences in air pressure

• By melting polar ice caps

• By creating ocean waves

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Which of the following is a direct result of the Sun's energy interacting with the Earth's hydrosphere?

• Formation of mountains

• Ocean currents

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

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Describe how the Sun's energy influences climate patterns.

• It causes the Earth's rotation to speed up.

• It provides heat that affects atmospheric and oceanic circulation.

• It has no impact on climate patterns.

• It only affects the climate at the poles.

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What is the term for the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids such as air or water?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation

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How does solar energy affect the temperature of the Earth's surface?

• It cools the surface by reflecting heat.

• It warms the surface by absorbing heat.

• It has no effect on surface temperature.

• It only affects the temperature at night.

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