Quiz about Earth's Energy Budget

Question 1

What is the Earth's Energy Budget?

Accepted Answer

The balance between incoming and outgoing energy on Earth

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The total energy consumption by humans on Earth

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The amount of energy stored in Earth's core

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The energy produced by Earth's tectonic activities

Question 2

Which of the following components is NOT part of the Earth's Energy Budget?

Accepted Answer

Nuclear energy

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Solar radiation

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Geothermal energy

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Tidal energy

Question 3

What percentage of incoming solar radiation is absorbed by the Earth's surface?

Accepted Answer

About 50%

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About 10%

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About 30%

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About 70%

Question 4

How does the greenhouse effect influence the Earth's Energy Budget?

Accepted Answer

It increases the amount of energy retained in the Earth's atmosphere

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It increases the amount of energy reflected back into space

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It decreases the amount of energy absorbed by the atmosphere

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It has no effect on the Earth's Energy Budget

Question 5

Which scientific instrument is commonly used to measure the Earth's albedo?

Accepted Answer

Pyranometer

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

Question 6

What role do clouds play in the Earth's Energy Budget?

Accepted Answer

They both reflect and absorb solar radiation

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They only reflect solar radiation back into space

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They only absorb solar radiation

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They have no role in the Earth's Energy Budget

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