Land and Water

What is the primary source of energy that warms the Earth?

• Ocean Currents

• Volcanoes

• The Sun

• The Moon

What percentage of the sun's energy is absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere and clouds?

• 30%

• 50%

• 20%

• 10%

Which absorbs more of the sun's energy, land or water?

• Both equally

• Land

• Water

• Neither

Why does land absorb more heat than water?

• Water is more reflective

• Water is denser

• Land is darker in color

• Land is closer to the sun

What happens to the sun's energy when it hits water?

• It is completely absorbed

• It is stored as potential energy

• It is converted to sound

• It is mostly reflected