Sun Energy

The waves of sunlight most important to weather are

• laser, mechanical, and magnetic.

• gamma, x-ray, microwave, and radio.

• the longest waves that can reach the atmosphere.

• ultraviolet light, visible light, and infrared light.

Which statement is true?

• Sunlight is less concentrated at different latitudes.

• Sunlight has no effect on weather.

• Sunlight warms all locations the same amount.

• Sunlight is weakest near the equator and strongest near the poles.

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The greenhouse effect warms up the atmosphere, which in turn, warms up what?

• clouds

• deep space

• Earth's surface

• the area between Earth and the moon

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The amount of sunlight during the day depends on

• the time of day.

• whether cloud cover is thin or heavy.

• the angle at which the sun's rays strike Earth's curved surface.

• how much light is reflected from the moon and combined with sunlight.

What would happen if the sun's energy stayed in one place and didn't travel?

• Temperature differences between places of high and low latitude would be more extreme.

• The sun's energy would be intensified and radiated back towards the sun causing solar flares.

• The atmosphere would absorb all of the sun's energy, so it wouldn't make much difference.

• There would be no temperature difference between locations so the entire planet would be hot.

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What happens when the Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the sun?

• Earth wobbles slightly off of its axis, causing earthquakes and severe weather.

• The sun's rays are at a greater angle, providing less energy. It is winter.

• The sun's rays hit it more directly, providing more energy. It is summer.

• The Southern Hemisphere heats up and then transfers thermal energy northward.

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What criteria would be used for building a solar cooker that feeds more than one person?

• easy to use, fits a large pot

• feeds a family, cooks a one pot meal

• both are correct

• neither are correct

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________ are gases in the atmosphere that absorb the energy of infrared light.

• Greenhouse gases

• Helium and argon

• Nitrogen and neon

• Solar gases

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Changes in the ______ at which sunlight strikes Earth causes the seasons.

• angle

• distance

• intensity

• temperature

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What is the primary source of energy for the Earth's climate system?

• Nuclear energy from Earth's core

• Geothermal energy

• Sun's energy

• Tidal energy

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