SOL 6.4 Energy Pretest

Front

What happens to the remaining solar energy that the Earth does not absorb?

Back

It is reflected back into space by various parts of the Earth.

Front

According to the diagram of the Earth's energy budget, what is the total amount of solar radiation reflected back into space?

Back

30%

Front

According to the diagram of the Earth's energy budget, what percentage of solar radiation is absorbed by the Earth's surface (including the oceans)?

Back

51%

Front

The trapping of heat by gases in the Earth's atmosphere to maintain the Earth's temperature is known as?

Back

greenhouse effect

Front

Climate at location 3 on the globe can best be described as: tropical, arctic, temperate, desert.

Back

tropical

Front

Climate at location 1 on the globe can best be described as: tropical, arctic, temperate, desert

Back

arctic

Front

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas? hydrogen, helium, oxygen, carbon dioxide

Back

carbon dioxide

Front

This diagram shows the formation and structure of a thunderstorm. By looking at this picture, you can tell thunderstorms are caused by

Back

convection in the atmosphere

Front

An ice cube melts in your hand because heat is transferred by: convection, conduction, radiation, induction

Back

conduction

Front

What warms you when you gather around the fireplace with your family on a winter day?

Back

radiation