Energy in Earth's Atmosphere and Heat Transfer

How does thermal energy move between objects?

• It moves from objects of lower mass to objects with higher mass.

• It moves from objects of higher mass to objects with lower mass.

• It moves from objects of lower temperature to objects with higher temperature.

• It moves from objects of higher temperature to objects with lower temperature.

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In the image above, which type of heat transfer is represented by the number 1?

• conduction

• convection

• latent heat

• radiation

In the image above, which type of heat transfer is represented by the number 2?

• conduction

• convection

• latent heat

• radiation

In the image above, which type of heat transfer is represented by the number 3?

• conduction

• convection

• latent heat

• radiation

Which THREE components make up almost all the energy Earth receives from the sun?

• visible light

• latent heat

• infrared radiation

• ultraviolet light

• conduction

Which types of radiation are considered to be in the near-visible light spectrum?

• infrared and purple light

• ultraviolet and black light

• infrared and ultraviolet

• red, blue and yellow light

How does this figure show the greenhouse effect of Earth's atmosphere?

• The leaves of the plants in the greenhouse soak up all the Sun's energy.

• Radiant energy is trapped by the roof of the greenhouse allowing the air inside to become warm.

• The energy entering the greenhouse bounces around causing the plants to grow.

• The rays of the Sun are trapped for the plants to use for photosynthesis.

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What is the atmospheric condition shown in this figure called?

• pressure condition

• thermal anomaly

• temperature inversion

• storm building

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What are the THREE methods of energy transfer in the atmosphere?

• ultraviolet light

• radiation

• conduction

• visible light

• convection

TRUE OR FALSE:

The amount of radiation Earth receives from the Sun is the same as the amount Earth radiates into the outer atmosphere.

• True

• False