Energy and Atmosphere

Earth's Surface is heated by ___________

• Conduction

• Convection

• Mechanical wave

• Radiation

What causes wind?

• Rotation of Earth on its axis

• Movement of air from land to water

• Uneven heating of Earth's surface

• Air passing Earth as it revolves around the Sun

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What is the main source of energy that drives all Earth's weather patterns?

• The Sun

• Oceans

• The Moon

• Mountains

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Sunburn is caused by _____________________.  It can't be felt as heat.

• infrared radiation
• visible light
• spectrum radiation
• ultraviolet radiation

The energy form the sun that reaches the Earth is absorbed by _________________________. 

• land and water
• underground water
• trees
• people

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What part of the atmosphere helps to protect us from UV rays?

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

• Ozone

• Troposphere

What direction does air move?

• High Pressure to High Pressure

• Low Pressure to Low Pressure

• High Pressure to Low Pressure

• Low Pressure to High Pressure

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What is created when air moves from high to low pressure?

• Precipitation

• Clouds

• Gas

• Wind

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Why does warm air rise and cold air sink?

• Warm air weighs more than cold air.

• Cold air weighs more than cold air.

• Warm air is more dense than cold air.

• Cold air is more dense than warm air.

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Overall, where are the high pressure areas on Earth?

• North Pole

• South Pole

• Equator

• Eastern Hemisphere

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