Sunlight Warms the Earth

Front

What instrument is used to measure temperature?

Back

A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

Front

What effect does sunlight have on the Earth's surface?

Back

Sunlight heats the Earth's surface.

Front

Which type of material typically heats up the fastest when exposed to sunlight?

Back

Metal heats up the fastest.

Front

How does the location of ice affect its melting rate?

Back

Ice in the shade will melt slower than ice that is in the sun.

Front

What natural phenomenon can cause ice cream to melt?

Back

Sunlight can cause ice cream to melt.

Front

What is the process called when a solid turns into a liquid due to heat?

Back

The process is called melting.

Front

What is the primary source of heat for the Earth?

Back

The primary source of heat for the Earth is the Sun.

Front

What is thermal conductivity?

Back

Thermal conductivity is the ability of a material to conduct heat.

Front

Why do darker materials absorb more heat than lighter materials?

Back

Darker materials absorb more heat because they have a lower albedo, meaning they reflect less sunlight.

Front

What is albedo?

Back

Albedo is the measure of how much light that hits a surface is reflected without being absorbed.