Heat Transfer in the Atmosphere

When warm air rises, _____ pressure forms at the surface of the land or sea.

• high

• some

• low

• no

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Why do land breezes occur at night?

• Land cools off slower than water, so the air above water is cooler.

• Water cools off faster than land, so the air above land is warmer.

• Land heats up slower than water, so the air stays cooler during the day.

• Water cools off slower than land, so the air above water is warmer.

Which best explains how the Earth’s atmosphere is warmed?

• Radiation from the sun warms the surface and the atmosphere is heated through conduction and convection.

• Radiation from the sun warms the surface and the atmosphere is heated through evaporation and convection.

• Convection from the sun warms the surface and the atmosphere is heated through conduction and radiation.

• Convection from the sun warms the surface and the atmosphere is heated through evaporation and conduction.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the transfer of heat by circulation of the heated parts of a liquid or gas?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Coriolis Effect

• Radiation

What is the transfer of heat by the circular movement of molecules?

• Condesation

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What type of energy transfer occurs when two things are in direct contact (touching)?

• Condensation

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

When you play outside in the sun too long and receive a sunburn, which type of heat transfer is this?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Evaporation

• Radiation

A student must choose three items to demonstrate conduction, convection, and radiation from solar energy. The student quickly chooses water and a metal bowl. Which of the following items should the student choose to complete the experiment?

• Rubber ball

• food coloring

• heat lamp

• ice cube

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

What is the main source of energy that drives all weather patterns?

• Sun

• Moon

• Oceans

• Mountains

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What causes your skin to feel warm when it is in the sun on a summer day?

• Particles in the atmosphere reflect energy from the Sun downward

• The Sun radiates energy that passes through space & the atmosphere to your skin.

• Hot particles from the Sun still carry some heat when they reach your skin.

• The solar wind carries heated air from the Sun’s atmosphere to Earth’s surface.

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