Earth Interactions Quiz

In the context of Earth interactions, what does convection involve?

• Transfer of heat through direct contact

• Movement of heat through fluids

• Emission of energy as waves

• Absorption of sunlight

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What is the primary method of heat transfer in fluids?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation

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Which process involves the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation

What is the effect of air cooling and sinking in the convection process?

• It rises

• It stays still

• It moves horizontally

• It sinks

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What drives the water cycle?

• The moon

• The sun

• The wind

• The ocean

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What is runoff?

• Water flowing over land into rivers, lakes, and oceans

• Water evaporating into the atmosphere

• Water freezing into ice

• Water being absorbed by plants

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

• They absorb sunlight

• They hold condensed water droplets that fall as precipitation

• They create wind patterns

• They reflect moonlight

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What materials are good conductors of heat?

• Metals like copper and aluminum

• Plastics and rubber

• Wood and paper

• Glass and ceramics

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Which of these materials is NOT typically used as an insulator?

• Rubber

• Plastic

• Copper

• Wool

What is a common use for insulators?

• In electrical wiring

• In cooking pots

• In thermal clothing

• In metal tools

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