18C Energy in the Atmosphere Quiz

The majority of energy at the surface of the earth comes directly or indirectly from the _______________. (18.9)

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Most of the sun's radiated energy is in the form of ______________________ energy. (18.9)

• electromagnetic waves or light energy

• hydroelectric waves or water energy

• gravitational waves or electric energy

• chemical waves or kinetic energy

There are different kinds of waves that vary in wavelength. ______________ waves are the longest waves and ______________ rays are the shortest. (18.9)

• radio; gamma

• gamma; radio

• x-ray; ultraviolet

• microwaves; gamma

True or False: Most of the radiant energy received by the earth is in the invisible and infrared wavelengths. (18.9)

• True

• False

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The rate of the flow of radiant energy from the sun that reaches the earth through space. (18.10)

• What is solar constant?

• What is solar energy?

• What is the infrared band?

• What is infrared rays?

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On a clear, sunny day 60-75% of the incoming solar energy can reach the earth's surface. What two proponents reflect as much as 32% of the sun's energy? (18.10)

• Clouds

• Airborne particles

• Water vapor

• Birds and other flight animals

True or False: When the sun's rays are nearly vertical to the earth's surface, the input of solar energy at the earth's surface is greatest. (18.10)

• True

• False

True or False: The more slanted the sun's rays, the more energy they deposit at the earth's surface. (18.10)

• True

• False

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Land and water absorb more than ______% of solar energy that reaches the earth's surface. (18.10)

• 50

• 35

• 65

• 80

Light that hits water and bounces off and blinds your eyes (i.e. a lake or beach) is considered _______________ _________________. (18.10)

• infrared radiation

• visible light

• sun's rays

• vertical radiation

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