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Unit 4 Review (SOL 6.4)

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The sun transfers energy to Earth by radiation

a)

True

b)

False

2.

The _____________ is the process by which gases in the atmosphere absorb and give off infrared radiation. Essentially, it's how the Earth stays warm.

a)

coriolis effect

b)

greenhouse effect

c)

carbonaro effect

d)

predicted effect

3.

Energy from the sun is called

a)

hydroelectric

b)

nuclear energy

c)

wind harnessing

d)

electromagnetic radiation

4.

Visible light is

a)

the light you can see from the sun

b)

this is where most of the warmth that you feel from the sun comes from

c)

higher-energy radiation that can harm life

5.

Ultraviolet light is

a)

the light you can see from the sun

b)

this is where most of the warmth that you feel from the sun comes from

c)

higher-energy radiation that can harm life

6.

20% of Earth's incoming energy is reflected by clouds

a)

True

b)

False

7.

What amount of incoming solar energy is absorbed by Earth's surface?

a)

23%

b)

51%

c)

49%

d)

15%

8.

Greenhouse gases, such as ____________ and _____________, absorb energy from Earth's surface and keep that energy in the atmosphere.

a)

carbon monoxide and helium

b)

water vapor and oxygen

c)

carbon dioxide and water vapor

9.

Which color of light has the longest wavelength?

a)

violet

b)

green

c)

blue

d)

red

10.

What percentage of the Sun's energy is reflected back into space?

a)

100%

b)

About 50%

c)

About 30%

d)

It depends on the weather.

11.

The energy coming in to the atmosphere from the sun minus the energy being radiated out is known as

a)

the greenhouse effect

b)

global warming

c)

Earth's energy budget

d)

the electromagnetic spectrum

12.
What is the definition of CONDUCTION?
a)
When heat is transferred from objects like rays of light or electromagnetically.
b)
a  hot liquid or air that  expands, becomes less dense, and rises or becomes more dense, and sinks.
c)
When heat transfers from objects that are touching.
d)
When heat transfers through the heater or AC in your house.
13.
What is the definition of CONVECTION
a)
When heat transfers through waves.
b)
When heat transfers from objects that are touching.
c)
a  hot liquid or air that  expands, becomes less dense, and rises or becomes more dense, and sinks.
d)
Heat traveling from the sun
14.
Warm air rises and the cool air sinks demonstrates this type of heat transfer. 
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
d)
Insolation 
15.

When a pot is touching a stove that is on, what heat transfer is happening?

a)

Radiation

b)

Conduction

c)

Convection

16.
The candle will slowly heat the metal and transfer the heat directly to the mans hand.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
17.

Boiling Water

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

18.

Curling Iron

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

19.

Weather Patterns

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

20.

Sun Bathing

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

21.

Feet on Hot Sand

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

22.

Lava Lamp

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

23.

Heat Lamps

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation