Thermal Energy Transfer Quiz

Front

Types of electromagnetic waves transferring thermal energy from the Sun

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radiation

Front

Shorter wavelengths than visible light

Back

Ultraviolet radiation

Front

Longer waves than visible light, felt as heat

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Infrared radiation

Front

50% of Sun's radiation absorbed by

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Earth's surface

Front

Earth's temperature stability

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Radiation balance

Front

Movement from high to low temperature

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Heat

Front

Warm air pushed upward

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Cool air sinks

Front

Circulating air affects:

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Weather; Climate

Front

40% of incoming radiation absorbed by atmosphere

Back

True

Front

99% of Sun's radiation to Earth is

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solar energy