Earth Science Final

The color with the SHORTEST wavelength is:

• Red

• Orange

• Blue

• Violet

Most of the energy from the Sun reaches the Earth in the form of (select 3)

• Visible Light

• Infrared Radiation

• Ultraviolet Radiation

• Microwaves

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The _____________ effect is caused by gases holding heat in the atmosphere.

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Heat transfer by the movement of a fluid (liquids and gases) is called

• Radiation

• Convection

• Conduction

• Temperature

The Global Wind Belt that flows over Oregon (and the entire Pacific Northwest) is:

• Doldrums

• Trade Winds

• Horse Latitudes

• Prevailing Westerlies

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Select ALL the types of Precipitation:

• Rain

• Snow

• Sleet

• Gaupel

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According to the textbook, the sky is blue because:

• The stars radiate blue light

• Gas molecules scatter short wavelengths of light

• Heat rising is green, and it mixes with cold air dropping which is yellow

• The sun gives off blue radiation

The AVERAGE amount of energy of motion of each molecule of a substance is called:

• Value

• Standard Deviation

• Temperature

• Winter Solstice

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The AVERAGE amount of energy of motion of each molecule of a substance is called:

• Value

• Standard Deviation

• Temperature

• Winter Solstice

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Select ALL of the types of precipitation shown in the picture.

• Sleet

• Hail

• Graupel

• Snow

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