Sun's Heat and Energy Quiz

What is the main source of radiant energy that can heat objects on Earth?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Stars

• The Clouds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following objects is most likely to lose heat when the Sun is not present?

• A rock in the shade

• A rock in direct sunlight

• A rock at night

• A rock under a lamp

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What happens to the temperature of an object when it absorbs radiant energy from the Sun?

• It decreases

• It stays the same

• It increases

• It disappears

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which of the following is an example of radiant energy from the Sun heating an object?

• A tree growing taller

• A car getting warm in the sun

• A bird flying in the sky

• A fish swimming in water

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

When the Sun sets, what happens to the heat absorbed by objects during the day?

• It increases

• It is lost

• It stays the same

• It doubles

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Which of the following best describes radiant energy?

• Energy from food

• Energy from the Sun

• Energy from water

• Energy from wind

What is one way to demonstrate that the Sun can heat objects?

• By measuring the temperature of a rock in the shade

• By measuring the temperature of a rock in the sun

• By measuring the temperature of a rock at night

• By measuring the temperature of a rock in water

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Why do objects feel cooler at night compared to during the day?

• Because the Sun is not present to provide heat

• Because the Moon provides heat

• Because the stars provide heat

• Because the clouds provide heat

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1