Atmosphere and Energy Transfer

What are the five layers of the atmosphere in order from closest to the Earth to farthest away?

• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere

• troposphere, stratosphere, ionosphere, thermosphere, exosphere

• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, ionosphere, exosphere

• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, ionosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• mesosphere

• troposphere

What are greenhouse gases and how do they contribute to the greenhouse effect?

• Greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

• Greenhouse gases are primarily composed of oxygen and nitrogen, which are harmless to the atmosphere.

• Greenhouse gases are released by plants and contribute to global warming.

• Greenhouse gases are only found in industrial areas and have no impact on the environment.

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Name three common greenhouse gases.

• water vapor

• oxygen

• sulfur dioxide

• carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide

What is convection and how does it transfer heat in the atmosphere?

• Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of solid objects in the atmosphere.

• Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluid or gas in the atmosphere.

• Convection is the transfer of heat through radiation in the atmosphere.

• Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of electromagnetic waves in the atmosphere.

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What is conduction and how does it transfer heat in the atmosphere?

• Conduction is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves. It transfers heat in the atmosphere by radiation from the Sun.

• Conduction is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids. It transfers heat in the atmosphere by the circulation of air currents.

• Conduction is the transfer of heat through the conversion of energy. It transfers heat in the atmosphere by converting thermal energy into kinetic energy.

• Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between particles. It transfers heat in the atmosphere by heating up the air molecules in contact with the Earth's surface, which then collide with neighboring molecules and transfer heat energy throughout the atmosphere.

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What is the primary source of energy that drives the Earth's weather and climate?

• Sun

• Moon

• Water

• Wind

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How does solar radiation reach the Earth's surface?

• Through conduction

• Through a process called radiation

• Through precipitation

• Through convection

What happens to solar radiation when it reaches the Earth's surface?

• It is absorbed by the land, water, and atmosphere and converted into heat energy.

• It is converted into sound energy

• It is converted into electrical energy

• It is reflected back into space

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What is the role of the atmosphere in regulating the Earth's temperature?

• The atmosphere regulates the Earth's temperature by reflecting sunlight away from the Earth.

• The atmosphere regulates the Earth's temperature by trapping heat and preventing it from escaping into space.

• The atmosphere regulates the Earth's temperature by absorbing heat from the Earth's surface.

• The atmosphere regulates the Earth's temperature by creating a greenhouse effect that warms the Earth.

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