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WorksheetsAtmosphere Layers & Energy Transfer & Wind
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 2hrs 10mins
Heat energy from Earth's surface transfers to the air by
convection
conduction
radiation
the Coriolis Effect
Heat energy in the air moves around the globe by
convection
conduction
radiation
the Coriolis Effect
Where does Earth get its energy from?
Radiation from the Sun
Convection in the Earth's Core
Conduction from Outer Space
Friction from Moving Winds
Students watched hot water with red dye rise to the top of a tank and cold water, that was dyed blue, sink to the bottom. The water created a circular motion. What type of heat flow was demonstrated by the circular movement of water?
convection
conduction
radiation
friction
Which statement must happen in order for conduction to occur between objects?
The objects must be exposed to electromagnetic waves.
The objects must circulate around.
The objects must contain liquid.
The objects must touch.
The transfer of heat is responsible for many of the events that occur on Earth. Which of the following events is most directly caused by radiation?
the movement of Earth's mantle
the movement of ocean currents
the warming of Earth's surface
the circulation of air
If both the land and the ocean receive the same amount of energy from the Sun, what is most likely true about the temperatures of the land and ocean?
the ocean has a bigger range of daily temperature
the land heats up more quickly than the ocean
the ocean heats up more quickly than the land
the land and ocean temperatures are the same
Which of the following describes the part the Sun plays on a windy day at the beach?
The Sun reflects off the water, making the air above the water unstable and more likely to move.
The Sun heats the land quickly and as its warm air rises, cool air comes in from the water.
The Sun causes waves to be larger by directing solar energy into the water.
The Sun calms the wind throughout the afternoon as everything warms up.
Which of the following statements gives the best definition of air pressure?
There is air in underwater bubbles, but the bubbles are not air pressure.
Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of the air.
Changes in air pressure can cause winds to blow.
Sound moves through the air but is not related to air pressure.
When sailing ships were used for transatlantic voyages, captains often avoided the equator.
Which of the following would be the most likely scientific reason for them to avoid the equator?
The increased temperature of the water at the equator may produce other effects, but not jets of steam.
The directions of the currents near the equator are stable.
There are no high winds in the doldrums.
There are no prevailing winds at the equator.
As altitude increases, which of the following occurs?
Air pressure behaves unpredictably because the two are unrelated
Air pressure remains the same
Air pressure increases
Air pressure decreases
Which of the best following explains the direction our weather in the United States comes from?
Our weather is always the same because of high pressure.
The Westerlies blow weather in from the west.
Jet streams never flow over Florida.
The Polar Easterlies bring cold air down from the north.
Warm, rising air at the equator
causes the Coriolis effect.
creates deserts.
creates areas of high pressure.
creates rain forests.
What causes wind?
Hurricanes
Prevailing Winds
Unequal heating of Earth’s surface
Equal amounts of sunlight everywhere on Earth
This distance above sea level is called...
altitude
air pressure
air density
population
