Earth's Energy Budget

Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrogen

• Ozone

What happens when solar energy hits light colored surfaces like ice?

• It can be absorbed.

• It can be reflected.

• It can be converted into heat.

• It can be transmitted through the surface.

What type of electromagnetic energy can be seen by humans?

• Infrared light

• Ultraviolet light

• Visible light

• Radio waves

How does the color of a surface affect solar energy absorption?

• Light colored surfaces absorb more solar energy than dark colored surfaces.

• Dark colored surfaces reflect more solar energy than light colored surfaces.

• Light colored surfaces reflect more solar energy, while dark colored surfaces absorb more.

• Both light and dark colored surfaces absorb solar energy equally.

What is ultraviolet radiation?

• A type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible light, which can cause sunburn.

• A type of radiation that is visible to the human eye and is responsible for colors.

• A type of radiation that has longer wavelengths than infrared radiation and is used in night vision.

• A type of radiation that is emitted by radioactive materials and can be harmful to health.

What are greenhouse gases?

• Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

• Gases that cool the atmosphere by reflecting sunlight.

• Gases that are produced by burning fossil fuels only.

• Gases that are found only in urban areas.

What is visible light?

• The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye.

• A type of radiation that is harmful to humans.

• The light emitted by fluorescent bulbs.

• The light that is only visible during the day.

Why is the Earth's energy budget important?

• It helps us understand climate change and the impact of human activities on the environment.

• It determines the amount of energy available for solar panels.

• It regulates the Earth's temperature without any external influences.

• It is primarily concerned with the energy consumption of humans.

What is the greenhouse effect?

• The process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping the Earth warm.

• A phenomenon where the Earth loses heat to space at night.

• The increase in Earth's temperature due to deforestation.

• The cooling of the Earth caused by volcanic eruptions.

What can happen when solar energy hits clouds in Earth's atmosphere?

• It can be reflected or absorbed.

• It can cause rain to fall.

• It can create lightning storms.

• It can increase the temperature of the clouds.