Understanding Solar Energy and Climate

Understanding Solar Energy and Climate

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Geography

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explains how solar energy travels from the Sun to Earth, focusing on the electromagnetic spectrum, including visible and non-visible radiation. It discusses how different types of radiation interact with Earth's atmosphere, the concept of Earth's reflectivity and scattering, and the energy budget. The greenhouse effect is also covered, highlighting its role in maintaining Earth's temperature and potential climate impacts.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does energy from the Sun primarily reach Earth?

Through wind

Through electromagnetic waves

Through ocean currents

Through sound waves

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a part of the visible light spectrum?

Ultraviolet

Green

Red

Blue

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of radiation is primarily responsible for the sensation of heat?

Ultraviolet radiation

Infrared radiation

Visible light

Gamma rays

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which atmospheric layer absorbs most of the ultraviolet radiation?

Thermosphere

Mesosphere

Stratosphere

Troposphere

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the process by which clouds and dust reflect sunlight back into space?

Absorption

Convection

Scattering

Conduction

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of incoming sunlight is typically absorbed by Earth's surface?

50%

100%

25%

75%

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Earth's albedo?

The reflectivity of Earth's surface

The emission of infrared radiation

The absorption of solar radiation

The amount of heat trapped by the atmosphere

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