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11th Grade
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J Martin
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is insolation?
The amount of heat stored in the Earth's core
The incoming solar radiation received by the Earth's surface
The reflection of heat back into space by clouds
The movement of ocean currents due to wind
Answer explanation
Explanation: Insolation is the amount of sunlight that reaches a certain area on Earth. It affects temperatures, weather, and climate.
Example: A sunny beach receives a lot of insolation, making the sand very hot during the day.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following factors affects the amount of insolation received at different locations on Earth?
Latitude
Time of year
Angle of the Sun’s rays
All of the above
Answer explanation
Explanation: Insolation depends on location, time of year, and the angle at which sunlight hits the surface.
Example: The equator gets more sunlight year-round, while the poles get very little in winter.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is planetary albedo?
The process of heat absorption by the oceans
The proportion of solar radiation reflected by Earth back into space
The amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
The amount of radiation received at the equator
Answer explanation
Explanation: Some surfaces reflect sunlight instead of absorbing it. The more a surface reflects, the higher its albedo.
Example: Snow and ice reflect most sunlight, keeping polar regions cooler.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which surface has the highest albedo?
Oceans
Forests
Snow and ice
Desert sand
Answer explanation
Explanation: Bright surfaces like snow and ice reflect most of the sunlight, reducing heat absorption.
Example: If you wear a white shirt on a sunny day, it reflects heat and keeps you cooler than a black shirt.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What percentage of incoming solar radiation is reflected back to space by the Earth's surface and atmosphere?
10%
31%
50%
80%
Answer explanation
Explanation: About one-third of the sunlight reaching Earth is reflected by clouds, ice, and the atmosphere.
Example: On a cloudy day, more sunlight is reflected, making it cooler.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is the greenhouse effect?
The trapping of heat in the Earth’s atmosphere by greenhouse gases
The loss of heat from the Earth's core into space
The absorption of solar radiation by plants
The increase in Earth's temperature due to deforestation
Answer explanation
Explanation: Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water vapor trap heat, keeping Earth warm.
Example: A car parked in the sun gets hotter inside because heat is trapped by the windows—just like greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which gas is the most significant contributor to the natural greenhouse effect?
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
Hydrogen
Answer explanation
Explanation: CO₂ absorbs heat and keeps the planet warm, making it a key greenhouse gas.
Example: Burning fossil fuels like coal and gas releases CO₂, increasing global temperatures.
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