Earth & Space Unit 2 Checkpoint

Is the following statement about Earth's energy budget true: Most energy reaches Earth from space as visible light.

• True

• False

Is the following statement about Earth's energy budget true: Most of the energy that leaves Earth travels in the form of visible light.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

Is the following statement about Earth's energy budget true: More than 99% of Earth's outgoing energy comes from energy brought to Earth's surface in volcanic eruptions.

• True

• False

Is the following statement about Earth's energy budget true: Energy leaves Earth's system only during the daytime.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Is the following statement about Earth's energy budget true: The thermal energy (heat) that you feel when you put your hand on the ground originates from the sun.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Match the region of Earth to the process by which most thermal energy flows: from Earth's surface directly to space.

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Match the region of Earth to the process by which most thermal energy flows: through the lithosphere to surface.

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Match the region of Earth to the process by which most thermal energy flows: within the mantle, below lithosphere

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Match the region of Earth to the process by which most thermal energy flows: within the outer core

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Match the region of Earth to the process by which most thermal energy flows: from the inner core to the outer core

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1