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Energy Transfer Review

Total questions: 91

Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The greenhouse effect is about

a)

warming the atmosphere because of increased CO2 levels

b)

warming the atmosphere because of decreased CO2 levels

c)

cooing the atmosphere because of increased CO2 levels

d)

cooling the atmosphere because of decreased CO2 levels

2.

Which of the gases is NOT a greenhouse gas?

a)

water vapour

b)

carbon monoxide

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

methane

3.

Which of the following are greenhouse gases?

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Methane

c)

Water vapor

d)

All answers are correct

4.
Which electromagnetic waves have the highest frequencies and the shortest wavelengths?
a)
microwaves
b)
visible light
c)
gamma rays
5.

Which of the following shows increasing energy of electromagnetic waves?

a)

Gamma Rays, X-rays, Ultraviolet, Visible Light, Infrared, Microwave and Radio wave.

b)

Gamma rays, Ultraviolet, X-rays, Visible light, Infrared, Microwave and Radio wave

c)

Radio wave, Microwave, Infrared, Visible light, Ultraviolet, X-rays and Gamma rays.

d)

Radio wave, Microwave, Infrared, Visible light, X-rays, Ultraviolet and Gamma rays

6.

Which type of radiation on the diagram has the longest wavelength?

a)

Gamma Rays

b)

Infrared

c)

Ultraviolet

d)

Radio Waves

7.

Name the type of wave that comes from the Sun, reaches Earth, and can cause skin cancer.

a)

X Rays

b)

Ultraviolet

c)

Infrared

d)

Microwaves

8.

Name the type of radiation that comes from the sun that you can "SEE"

a)

Utraviolet

b)

Infrared

c)

Radio Waves

d)

Visible Light

9.

If I were a spy, and needed to see things at night, I would need special lenses (goggles). Which type of radiation allows you to see heat coming off of people and places?

a)

X Rays

b)

Ultraviolet

c)

Infrared

d)

Visible Light

10.

Which type of radiation overlaps radio waves and infrared?

a)

X Rays

b)

Ultraviolet

c)

Microwaves

d)

Radio Waves

11.

Which type of radiation overlaps gamma rays and ultraviolet?

a)

X Rays

b)

Infrared

c)

Radio Waves

d)

Visible Light

12.

Which color of visible light has the shortest wavelength?

a)

Violet

b)

Green

c)

Orange

d)

Red

13.

Which color of visible light has the longest wavelength?

a)

blue

b)

green

c)

orange

d)

red

14.

According to the ESRT, which material would require the most heat energy to increase the temperature of 1 gram of the material one Celsius degree?

a)

Ice

b)

Water

c)

Basalt

d)

Granite

15.

Which material would require the greatest amount of heat energy to raise its temperature from 5oC to 10oC? [Refer to the Earth Science Reference Tables.]

a)

Iron

b)

Lead

c)

Granite

d)

Dry Air

16.

If the same amount of heat is added to each sample, the smallest change in temperature will occur in the

a)

Iron

b)

Dry Air

c)

Granite

d)

Water

17.

What would heat up the fastest if left out in the sunlight on a clear, summer day?

a)

Liquid Water

b)

Dry Air

c)

Lead

d)

Granite

18.

Why does water heat heat up and cool down VERY SLOWLY?

a)

High Specific Heat

b)

Low Specific Heat

c)

It's solid

d)

It's always cold

19.

Which process of the water cycle occurs when water absorbs 2260 Joules of heat energy per gram?

a)

melting of ice

b)

condensation of water

c)

evaporating of water

d)

freezing of water

20.

Which list correctly identifies the energy transfer between A, B and C

a)

A- Conduction, B-Convection, C-Ratiation

b)

A- Convection, B- Radiation, C- Conduction

c)

A- Convection, B- Conduction, C- Radiation

d)

A- Conduction, B- Radiation, C- Convection

21.

The amount of heat energy required to change the temperature of a substance is referred to as its...

a)

density

b)

specific heat

c)

half-life

22.

According to page 1 of the ESRT, what is the specific heat value of liquid water (in joules per gram)?

a)

0.45

b)

0.84

c)

2.11

d)

4.18

23.

The specific heat value of copper is higher than the specific heat value of lead. This means that...

a)

copper heats up at a faster rate than lead

b)

copper heats up at a slower rate than lead

24.

Materials with high specific heat values, such as liquid water, take _________to heat up and cool down.

a)

more time

b)

less time

25.

Equal masses of basalt, iron, and copper are placed in the Sun for 30 minutes. Based on their specific heat values, which material will heat up at the fastest rate?

a)

basalt

b)

iron

c)

copper

26.

How does heat move?

a)

from a warmer to a cooler object

b)

from a cooler to a warmer object

c)

toward a hot object

d)

away from a cold object

27.

Energy transmitted by electromagnetic waves

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

28.

__________ is the transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid.

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

29.

When you touch hot sand, heat is transferred by _________ to your skin.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

30.

Two fluids, one warm and one cold, mix. The warm fluid rises and the cool fluid sinks

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

31.
Transfer of energy between solids by direct contact is:
a)
Conduction
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation
32.
The sun shines down on this family as the play on the beach.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
33.
The warm air from this heater creates a current when the warm air rises and the cold air sinks.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
34.

TRANSFER OF HEAT BY CIRCULATORY MOVEMENT IS CALLED

a)

CONVECTION

b)

CONDUCTION

c)

RADIATION

35.

TRANSFER OF HEAT BY DIRECT CONTACT IS CALLED

a)

CONVECTION

b)

CONDUCTION

c)

RADIATION

36.
Warm air is __________ dense than cold air and rises creating convection currents.
a)
more
b)
less
37.
Transfer of thermal energy through "space"
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
38.
a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

39.
a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

40.

Imagine you drew a dot on the paper. At which angle would the dot receive the most intense amount of light?

a)

90 degrees (shown as A in the image)

b)

60 degrees (shown as B in the image)

c)

30 degrees (shown as C in the image)

41.

Imagine you drew a dot on the paper. At which angle would the dot receive the LEAST intense amount of light?

a)

90 degrees (shown as A in the image above)

b)

60 degrees (shown as B in the image above)

c)

30 degrees (shown as C in the image above)

42.

At which angle would the imaginary dot on the paper be warmed the MOST by the flashlight?

a)

90 degrees, as shown by A in the image.

b)

60 degrees, as shown by B in the image.

c)

30 degrees, as shown b C in the image.

43.

At which angle would the dot be warmed the LEAST by the sunlight?

a)

90 degrees (shown as A in the image)

b)

60 degrees (shown as B in the image)

c)

30 degrees (shown as C in the image)

44.

Where on Earth does the sunlight hit the surface at an average angle of 90 degrees?

a)

Alaska

b)

Florida

c)

Equator

45.

Where on Earth does the sunlight hit the surface at an average angle of 60 degrees?

a)

Alaska

b)

Florida

c)

Equator

46.

Where on Earth does the sunlight hit the surface at an average angle of 30 degrees?

a)

Alaska

b)

Equator

c)

Florida

47.
Heat transfers from an area of ____temperature to an area of ___ temperature.
a)
high to low
b)
low to high
c)
high to high
d)
It can travel high to low and low to high. 
48.

Which change in the heat energy content of water occurs when water changes phase from a liquid to a solid?

a)

gain of 334 Joules of heat energy per gram

b)

release of 334 Joules of heat energy per gram

c)

gain of 2260 Joules of heat energy per gram

d)

release of 2260 Joules of heat energy per gram

49.

The Sun warms the atmosphere and drives convection currents because

a)

warm air is less dense and rises

b)

warm air is less dense and sinks

c)

warm air is more dense and rises

d)

warm air is more dense and sinks

50.

Why does the Earth experience unequal heating?

a)

The oceans are not equally distributed around the Earth.

b)

The Earth's revolution brings it closer to the Sun at certain points during the year.

c)

The Earth's axis is tilted.

d)

The atmosphere is not equally distributed around the Earth.

51.
Why is the Equator warmest?
a)
Because it is closest to the sun.
b)
Because it receives the most direct sunlight
c)
Because no clouds form here.
d)
Because it is far from the sun
52.

Cold air sinks because it is more dense than warm air.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Why does Earth receive unequal heating?

a)

Different location receive different amounts of direct sunlight

b)

Earth moves closer and farther away from the sun.

c)

The core of the earth heats different parts of the Earth.

54.

Where on Earth receives the most indirect sunlight?

a)

the poles

b)

the equator

c)

all areas get the same light

55.
What best explains why, in early spring, ice remains longer on Lake Erie than on the surrounding land areas when the air temperature is above freezing? 
a)
Water has a higher specific heat than land. 
b)
Energy is needed for water to evaporate. 
c)
Cool winds from the surrounding land cool the ice on the lake. 
d)
Air temperature does not affect water temperature. 
56.

The unequal heating rates of the land and water are caused by

a)

land having a higher density than water

b)

water having a higher density than land

c)

land having a higher specific heat than water

d)

water having a higher specific heat than land

57.

Which process of the water cycle occurs when water absorbs 2260 Joules of heat energy per gram?

a)

melting of ice

b)

condensation of water

c)

evaporating of water

d)

freezing of water

58.

Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to the uneven warming of Earth’s surface?

a)

Different surfaces warm at different rates

b)

Different surfaces retain energy differently

c)

The sun is farther from the Earth during the winter

d)

The sun’s rays hit the surface at various angles

59.

What are the two main greenhouse gases in our atmosphere?

a)

Carbon dioxide and Methane

b)

Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen

c)

Carbon dioxide and Oxygen

d)

Oxygen and Methane

60.
1. What does atmospheric transparency mean?
a)
how long the sun is above the horizon
b)
how high the sun is above the horizon
c)
cloud cover
61.

What does duration of insolation mean?

a)

how long the sun is above the horizon

b)

how high the sun is above the horizon

c)

cloud cover

62.

A person in New York State worked outdoors in sunlight for several hours on a day in July. Which type of clothing should the person have worn to absorb the least electromagnetic radiation?

a)

dark colored with a rough surface

b)

light colored with a rough surface

c)

dark colored with a smooth surface

d)

light colored with a smooth surface

63.

The diagram below shows a light source that has been heating two metal containers of air for 10 minutes. Both cups are made of the same material and are equal distances from the light source. Compared to the amount of energy reflected by the shiny cup during the 10 minutes of heating, the amount of energy reflected by the black cup is

a)

less

b)

greater

c)

the same

64.

What does duration of insolation mean?

a)

how long the sun is above the horizon

b)

how high the sun is above the horizon

c)

cloud cover

65.

Which type of land surface would probably reflect the most incoming solar radiation?

a)

light colored and smooth

b)

dark colored and smooth

c)

light colored and rough

d)

dark colored and rough

66.

Which of the following Earth surfaces usually reflects the most incoming solar radiation?

a)

snow cover

b)

dark soil

c)

green grass

d)

lake water

67.

During some winters in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, the lake water remains unfrozen even though the land around the lakes is frozen and covered with snow. The primary cause of this difference is that water

a)

gains heat during evaporation

b)

is at a lower elevation

c)

has a higher specific heat

d)

reflects more radiation

68.

Which graph best represents the relationship between the angle of insolation and the intensity of insolation?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

69.

The average temperature at Earth’s North Pole is colder than the average temperature at the Equator because the Equator

a)

receives less ultraviolet radiation

b)

has more cloud cover

c)

receives more intense insolation

d)

has a thicker atmosphere

70.
14. The graph below shows air temperatures on a clear summer day from 7 a.m. to 12 noon at two locations, one in Florida and one in New York State.Air temperature rose slightly faster in Florida than in New York State because Florida
a)
has a lower angle of insolation
b)
has a higher angle of insolation
c)
is closer to the Prime Meridian
d)
is farther from the Prime Meridian
71.
15. Which graph best represents the relationship between the latitude and the angle of insolation?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
72.
18. In which region of the electromagnetic spectrum is most of the outgoing radiation from Earth?
a)
infrared
b)
ultraviolet
c)
visible
d)
x-ray
73.
19. Which component of Earth’s atmosphere is classified as a greenhouse gas?
a)
oxygen
b)
carbon dioxide
c)
helium
d)
hydrogen
74.
dark colored surfaces _________ radiation
a)
reflect 
b)
absorb
75.
light colored surfaces ____________ radiation 
a)
absorb
b)
reflect
76.
Some of the sun's energy is absorbed by Earth's surface and released back into the atmosphere as
a)
infrared radiation
b)
greenhouse gases
c)
ultraviolet light
d)
visible light
77.
Which waves are the type that can give us suntans and sunburns?
a)
Infrared radiation
b)
Ultraviolet radiation
c)
Radio waves
d)
X-rays
78.
3. The diagram to the right shows a portion of Earth’s interior. Point A is a location on the interface between layers. The arrows shown in the asthenosphere represent the inferred slow circulation of the plastic mantle by a process called
a)
insolation
b)
convection
c)
conduction
d)
radiation
79.
8. One reason Massena, New York, has a colder climate than Binghamton, New York, is that Massena
a)
absorbs more rays of incoming solar radiation
b)
is usually closer to the source of solar radiation
c)
receives shorter wavelengths from the source of solar radiation
d)
receives lower angle rays of incoming solar radiation
80.
9. The diagram to the right shows a greenhouse. What is the primary function of the clear glass of the greenhouse?
a)
The glass reduces the amount of insolation entering the greenhouse.
b)
The glass allows all wavelengths of radiation to enter and all wavelengths of radiation to escape.
c)
The glass allows short wavelengths of radiation to enter, but reduces the amount of long wavelength radiation that escapes.
d)
The glass allows long wavelengths of radiation to enter, but reduces the amount of short wavelength enter, but reduces the amount of short wavelength
81.
10. Electromagnetic energy that is being given off by the surface of Earth is called
a)
convection
b)
specific heat
c)
insolation
d)
terrestrial radiation
82.
15. After the light sources were removed, the electromagnetic energy radiated by the cooling sand was mostly
a)
infrared rays
b)
visible light rays
c)
ultraviolet rays
d)
gamma rays
83.

The diagram represents Solar Radiation from the sun and terrestrial radiation given off by earth. Which letter referes to insolation?

a)

A

b)

B

84.

The diagram represents Solar Radiation from the sun and terrestrial radiation given off by earth. Which letter referes to Terrestrial Radiation?

a)

A

b)

B

85.

Which type of radiation is considered short wave radiation?

a)

A

b)

B

86.

Which type of ratiation is considered long wave radiation?

a)

A

b)

B

87.

Which diagram represents the wavelength of infrared energy radiated by the roof on a summer day?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

88.

Most of the energy radiated by Earth's surface at night is in the form of...

a)

Infrared Rays

b)

Ultraviolet Rays

c)

Radiation

d)

Insolation

89.

Which diagram represents visible light rays after striking a dark, rough surface?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

90.

Which surface temperature of which sample increased at the slowest rate when placed in the Sun?

a)

Water

b)

Copper Pennies

c)

Basaltic Sand

d)

Iron Fragments

91.

As water vapor changes phase from a gas to a liquid, each gram of water vapor

a)

Releases 2260 Joules of heat energy

b)

Releases 334 Joules of heat energy

c)

Gains 2260 Joules of heat energy

d)

Gains 334 Joules of heat energy

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