SOL 6.4 Part 1: The Sun's Energy

Which of the following is not a type of solar radiation?

• ultraviolet

• absorption

• infrared

• visible light

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The greenhouse effect is

• the absorption of energy by clouds.     

• a gradual increase in the temperature of the atmosphere.

• the reflection of solar energy into the atmosphere.

• the natural process by which gases trap heat in the atmosphere.

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Which statement about the greenhouse effect is NOT true?

• Excess (too much) CO₂ and other gases may disrupt the balance.

• It is a natural process that traps heat in our atmosphere.

• It keeps Earth’s atmosphere at a temperature that is comfortable for most living things.

• Without the greenhouse effect, life as we know it would still exist.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

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Most of the heating of the troposphere comes from

• radiation

• conduction

• convection

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

All three heat transfer processes are important to energy transfer in the troposphere. The sun warms the ground by

• radiation

• conduction

• convection

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

All three heat transfer processes are important to energy transfer in the troposphere. The ground warms the air nearest to Earth’s surface that it touches by

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

All three heat transfer processes are important to energy transfer in the troposphere. The warmer air at the surface rises and the higher cooler air falls. This process is known as

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

From shortest to longest, which of the wavelengths is the correct order of electromagnetic waves?

 

• infrared, visible light, ultraviolet

• ultraviolet, visible light, infrared     

• ultraviolet, infrared, visible light

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What amount of the sun’s energy is absorbed by Earth’s surface (land and oceans)?

• 30%

• 70%

• 51%

• 100%

Which statement about the Earth’s energy budget is correct?

 

• About 30% is absorbed by the Earth’s surface.

• About 30% is reflected.

• About 70% is reflected.

• All of the Sun’s energy is absorbed by the Earth.