Sol Reading

What is the primary source of energy for the Earth?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Earth's core

• Nuclear power plants

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Which of the following best describes the process of photosynthesis?

• Conversion of solar energy into chemical energy

• Conversion of chemical energy into solar energy

• Conversion of solar energy into mechanical energy

• Conversion of mechanical energy into chemical energy

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What is the unit of measurement for solar radiation?

• Joule

• Watt per square meter

• Newton

• Pascal

Which instrument is used to measure solar radiation?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Pyranometer

• Anemometer

What is the term for the amount of solar energy received per unit area?

• Solar flux

• Solar constant

• Solar power

• Solar intensity

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Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the effect of solar radiation on Earth's climate?

• It has no effect

• It cools the Earth

• It warms the Earth

• It only affects the poles

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What is the chemical formula for ozone, which protects the Earth from harmful solar radiation?

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Which phenomenon is caused by the interaction of solar wind with the Earth's magnetic field?

• Aurora Borealis

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

What is the term for the dark spots on the Sun's surface?

• Sunspots

• Solar flares

• Coronal mass ejections

• Solar prominences