Radiation and Particles Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a possible outcome when radiation hits a particle?

• The radiation is absorbed

• The radiation is transmitted

• The radiation is reflected

• The radiation is destroyed

When radiation is reflected off a particle, what happens?

• The particle gains energy

• The radiation bounces back

• The particle changes color

• The radiation is absorbed

What percentage of energy is radiated directly to space from Earth?

• 64%

• 6%

• 15%

• 23%

How much energy is radiated to space from clouds and atmosphere?

• 64%

• 6%

• 15%

• 23%

What percentage of energy is carried to clouds and atmosphere by latent heat in water vapor?

• 3%

• 7%

• 23%

• 51%

What happens when cold air pushes warm air up?

• It creates a high pressure area above the air

• It creates a low pressure area below the air

• It creates a high pressure area below the air

• It creates a low pressure area above the air

What is the role of the troposphere in the movement of warm air?

• It heats the air

• It allows the air to spread out and cool

• It traps the air

• It compresses the air

Convection currents move thermal energy from the equator toward which locations?

• The East and West Poles

• The North and South Poles

• The Tropics

• The Equator

What type of cell is located at 30°S according to the diagram?

• Polar cell

• Mid-latitude cell

• Tropical cell

• Equatorial cell

What happens to water as it travels towards the poles?

• It becomes warmer

• It becomes colder

• It evaporates

• It becomes saltier