Weather and Climate Quiz

Thermal energy is released at a faster rate from water compared to land.

• A. True

• B. False

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Earth emits energy back into the atmosphere.

• A. True

• B. False

• C. Cannot be determined

• D. Not mentioned

How does energy from the Sun reach Earth?

• A. Conduction

• B. Convection

• C. Radiation

• D. Absorption

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Thermal energy always moves from areas of higher temperature to areas of lower temperature.

• A. True

• B. False

• C. Cannot be determined

• D. Not mentioned

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

How does energy transfer from the Sun to Earth and to the atmosphere?

• A. Conduction

• B. Convection

• C. Radiation

• D. Absorption

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What is the distance north or south of the equator called?

• A. Altitude

• B. Longitude

• C. Latitude

• D. Magnitude

Which areas receive more sunlight per unit of surface area?

• B. Poles

• C. Equator

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What happens to solar radiation on Earth?

• A. It is absorbed only

• B. It is reflected only

• C. It is absorbed and reflected

• D. It is neither absorbed nor reflected

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What is the term used to describe how much solar radiation is reflected off of a surface?

• A. Albedo

• B. Absorption

• C. Reflection

• D. Radiation

Which surfaces have low albedo?

• A. Dark-colored surfaces

• B. Light-colored surfaces

• C. Both dark and light-colored surfaces

• D. None of the above