Energy in the Atmosphere Quiz

What is the transfer of thermal energy through direct contact called?

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Heat transfer

Which process involves the transfer of thermal energy through the movement of a liquid or gas?

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Heat transfer

• Convection

The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves is known as:

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Heat transfer

What term describes a wave made up of a combination of a changing electric field and a changing magnetic field?

• Heat wave

• Sound wave

• Light wave

• Electromagnetic wave

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The trapping of heat near a planet's surface by certain gases in the atmosphere is called:

• Greenhouse effect

• Ozone layer

• Global warming

• Climate change

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Which term describes the flow of heat (thermal energy)?

• Temperature change

• Heat transfer

• Thermal conduction

• Energy flow

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What is the flow of air from land to a body of water called?

• Sea breeze

• Wind

• Gulf Stream

• Land breeze

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The flow of cooler air from over an ocean or lake toward land is known as:

• Land breeze

• Gulf Stream

• Sea breeze

• Wind

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What term describes the horizontal movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of lower pressure?

• Breeze

• Wind

• Current

• Stream

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Which of the following is a warm, strong ocean current that flows along the east coast of North America?

• Sea breeze

• Land breeze

• Wind

• Gulf Stream

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