Heat Transfer on Earth and the Results

Which process is NOT involved in heat transfer on Earth?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Photosynthesis

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Why doesn’t the Earth heat up evenly?

• Because of its shape

• Because of its rotation

• Because of its atmosphere

• All of the above.

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Fill in the blank: ___% of solar energy is absorbed by the atmosphere and radiated to space from clouds and atmosphere.

• 64%

• 15%

• 51%

• 23%

Which method of heat transfer involves the movement of fluids?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Reflection

Radiation can be described as heat energy moving through space in the form of ______.

• currents

• waves

• particles

• solids

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Uneven heating can lead to the creation of local winds. True or False?

• True

• False

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Fill in the blank: The water cycle includes processes such as evaporation, condensation, and _______.

• A) Photosynthesis

• B) Precipitation

• C) Combustion

• D) Fermentation

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Hot Air _______, and Cold Air ________

• falls; rises
• sinks; rises
• floats; sinks
• rises; sinks

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What is the primary change caused by solar radiation on Earth surface?

• Warming of the Earth's surface
• Decreased atmospheric pressure
• Increased cloud formation
• Cooling of the Earth's surface

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Earth's heat budget is ___________.

• the distribution of land and sea on Earth.
• the balance of incoming and outgoing energy on Earth.
• the total amount of water on Earth.
• the rotation speed of the Earth.