6.4ab Earth's Energy Budget

6.4ab Earth's Energy Budget

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6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Energy from the sun is called

Back

electromagnetic radiation

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The process by which gases in the atmosphere absorb and give off infrared radiation. Essentially, it's how the Earth stays warm.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: An unbalanced energy budget can increase or decrease global temperatures and disrupt the balance of energy in Earth's system.

Back

True

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Visible light is

Back

the light you can see from the sun.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The _____________ is the process by which gases in the atmosphere absorb and give off infrared radiation. Essentially, it's how the Earth stays warm.

Back

greenhouse effect

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Earth's energy budget?

Back

The balance between the energy Earth receives from the sun and the energy it radiates back into space.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do greenhouse gases play in Earth's energy budget?

Back

They trap heat in the atmosphere, helping to keep the planet warm.

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