Earth's Energy Systems 1

What is the balance of incoming and outgoing radiation on Earth called, and why is it important for the climate?

• Greenhouse effect

• Albedo effect

• Heat budget

• Hydrological cycle

What is the term for the incoming solar radiation that reaches Earth's surface?

• Insolation

• Radiation balance

• Albedo effect

• Greenhouse effect

What is the process by which some of the Sun's radiation is reflected back into space by clouds, gases, and Earth's surface?

• Heat budget

• Greenhouse effect

• Albedo effect

• Radiation absorption

What is the process by which certain gases trap heat in Earth's atmosphere, keeping the planet warm?

• Carbon cycle

• Greenhouse effect

• Atmospheric circulation

• Insolation

What are gases like carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and water vapour that absorb and re-radiate heat called?

• Albedo gases

• Oxygen gases

• Greenhouse gases

• Atmospheric gases

What is the term for the human-induced increase in greenhouse gases that intensifies climate change?

• Natural greenhouse effect

• Enhanced greenhouse effect

• Carbon cycle

• Atmospheric warming

What is the continuous movement of water between the atmosphere, land, and oceans called?

• Water table

• Hydrological cycle

• Infiltration

• Runoff

What is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas and enters the atmosphere?

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

What is the process by which plants release water vapour into the atmosphere?

• Condensation

• Infiltration

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

What is the process by which water vapour cools and forms clouds?

• Runoff

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Infiltration