Light Energy from the Sun
Authored by Amy Fouts
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of light energy from the Sun is visible to the human eye?
Infrared light
Ultraviolet light
Visible light
Gamma rays
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is ultraviolet light important in the study of Earth's atmosphere and energy?
It helps in the formation of clouds.
It is responsible for heating the Earth's surface.
It plays a role in the ozone layer's protection.
It is the main source of visible light.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the process called where certain gases in the atmosphere trap heat and keep the Earth warm?
Greenhouse effect
Latitude
Constraints
Criteria
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term used to describe the energy transferred from the sun to Earth's atmosphere?
Kinetic Energy
Radiant Energy
Thermal Energy
Potential Energy
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which three processes work together to heat the atmosphere?
Radiation, conduction, and convection
Radiation, evaporation, and condensation
Conduction, precipitation, and radiation
Convection, evaporation, and precipitation
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of heat transfer involves the movement of currents within the atmosphere?
Radiation
Conduction
Convection
Reflection
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does radiation play in heating the atmosphere?
It transfers heat through direct contact.
It transfers heat through electromagnetic waves.
It transfers heat through the movement of air currents.
It transfers heat through water vapor.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
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