Solar Energy on Earth

When Earth receives energy from the Sun, some of it is absorbed by the atmosphere.

• True

• False

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When Earth receives energy from the Sun, some is absorbed by land and water.

• True

• False

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When Earth receives energy from the Sun, the energy is spread evenly over Earth.

• True

• False

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A light color has a higher albedo than a dark color.

• True

• False

The higher the albedo of a material, the more solar energy will reflect.

• True

• False

Radiation

• The distance in degrees north or south of the equator

• The amount of thermal energy required to increase the temp of 1 kg of material 1 degree Celsius.

• The transfer of thermal energy between materials by the collisions of particles. (Transfer of energy through direct contact)

• The transfer of thermal energy by electromagnetic waves.

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Which is a factor that affects the rate at which thermal energy is absorbed on Earth?

• Latitude

• Equator

• Condensation

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How an area absorbs and releases thermal energy from the Sun depending upon its physical characteristics is which of the following?

• Conduction

• Latitude

• Albedo

• Rate of Absorption

Land, water, and air can absorb and release solar energy.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The Sun drives the water cycle by doing which of the following?

• Rotating on its axis

• Giving off light for plants.

• Keeping Earth in orbit.

• Providing heat for evaporation

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