Solar Energy on Earth

Thermal energy in the form of radiation can travel through the vacuum of space.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The measure of the ____________ of a surface is termed albedo.

• reactivity

• flamability

• reflectivity

• color

When Earth receives energy from the Sun, ____.

• some energy is reflected back into space

• some is absorbed by the atmosphere

• some is absorbed by land and water on Earth's surface

• all of the above

Dark-colored clothing ........... more radiant energy, so it feels warmer

on a sunny day than light-colored clothing.

• bounced

• absorbent

• spread

• absorbs

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How does the Sun's energy reach Earth?

• Absorption

• Reflection

• Conduction

• Radiation

Which area on Earth receives more sunlight per unit of surface area than any other place?

• Equator

• North Pole

• South Pole

• Tropics

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What does albedo describe?

• Thermal energy release

• Temperature change

• Solar radiation reflection

• Solar radiation absorption

What is the main way thermal energy can travel from the Sun to Earth?

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Absorption

Which surface has the highest albedo?

• Dark-colored surface

• Asphalt-covered parking lot

• Grass-covered area

• Snow-covered field

What is the primary source of solar energy on Earth?

• Nuclear fusion in the Sun's core

• Chemical reactions in the Sun's atmosphere

• Gravitational forces between Earth and the Sun

• Magnetic fields of the Sun

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