Solar Energy on Earth

What transfers thermal energy by radiation?

Mark all that apply.

• the sun

• fire

• ice

• all matter

Thermal energy in the form of radiation can travel through the vacuum of space.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The measure of the ____________ of a surface is termed albedo.

• reactivity

• flamability

• reflectivity

• color

When Earth receives energy from the Sun, ____.

• some energy is reflected back into space

• some is absorbed by the atmosphere

• some is absorbed by land and water on Earth's surface

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Dark-colored clothing ........... more radiant energy, so it feels warmer

on a sunny day than light-colored clothing.

• bounced

• absorbent

• spread

• absorbs

How does the Sun's energy reach Earth?

• Absorption

• Reflection

• Conduction

• Radiation

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which area on Earth receives more sunlight per unit of surface area than any other place?

• Equator

• North Pole

• South Pole

• Tropics

What does albedo describe?

• Thermal energy release

• Temperature change

• Solar radiation reflection

• Solar radiation absorption

What is the main way thermal energy can travel from the Sun to Earth?

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Absorption

What is the primary source of solar energy on Earth?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Stars

• The Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-6