Sci 6 5.02 Energy Budget

Which of the following best describes the role of the Sun in Earth's energy budget?

• The Sun provides energy that is entirely absorbed by Earth's surface.

• The Sun provides energy that is partially absorbed and partially reflected by Earth.

• The Sun's energy is completely reflected back into space.

• The Sun's energy is only absorbed by Earth's atmosphere.

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What percentage of incoming solar energy is absorbed by Earth's surface?

• 100%

• 29%

• 48%

• 10%

What is the scientific term for the measure of how much light is reflected from a surface?

• Albedo

• Reflection

• Absorption

• Refraction

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Which of the following gases is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Helium

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What happens to the energy that is not absorbed by Earth's surface or atmosphere?

• It is absorbed by clouds.

• It is reflected back into space.

• It is used by plants for photosynthesis.

• It is converted into chemical energy.

The difference in solar energy received at the equator and the poles leads to

• Uniform temperatures across the planet.

• Currents in the atmosphere and ocean

• Volcanism at the ring of fire.

• The Earth cooling frequently.

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What percentage of incoming solar energy is absorbed by Earth's atmosphere?

• 23%

• 10%

• 50%

• 100%

What is the primary source of energy for Earth's processes and living systems?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Earth's core

• Ocean currents

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How does excess carbon dioxide affect Earth's energy budget?

• It decreases the amount of energy absorbed by Earth's surface.

• It increases the greenhouse effect, trapping more heat.

• It reflects more solar energy back into space.

• It has no effect on Earth's energy budget.

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Light colored surfaces like clouds and snow have ____ albedo.

• Low

• High

• Intermediate

• No