Solar Energy on Earth

How does the Sun's energy reach Earth?

• Absorption

• Reflection

• Conduction

• Radiation

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

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Altitude

• Attitude

Which area on Earth receives more sunlight per unit of surface area than any other place?

• Equator

• North Pole

• South Pole

• Tropics

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What is the specific heat of water compared to sand?

• Lower

• Depends on the temperature

• Higher

• Equal

What is the transfer of thermal energy between materials by the collisions of particles called?

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Absorption

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What does albedo describe?

• Thermal energy release

• Temperature change

• Solar radiation reflection

• Solar radiation absorption

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Which surface has the highest albedo?

• Dark-colored surface

• Asphalt-covered parking lot

• Grass-covered area

• Snow-covered field

What is the main way thermal energy can travel from the Sun to Earth?

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Absorption

What is the process of the atmosphere absorbing and releasing thermal energy faster than land and water called?

• Conduction

• Absorption

• Reflection

• Convection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the main factor that affects the temperature of the atmosphere?

• Specific heat

• Albedo

• Longitude

• Latitude

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