Solar Energy on Earth Review

True or False- The Sun's energy being absorbed differently at different latitudes contribute to the uneven heating of earth.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is true about the heating of land and water?

• During the day, the Sun's energy heats up the land faster, which makes the air above it warmer.

• During the day, the Sun's energy heats up the water faster, which makes the air above it warmer.

• At night, the land cools off slower, making the air above it warmer.

• At night, the water cools off slower, making the air above it cooler.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Many clouds have a high albedo and therefore tend to

• Absorb sunlight

• Reflect sunlight

• Transmit sunlight

• Radiate sunlight

Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun.

• Because it receives the most direct sunlight

• Because no clouds form here.

• Because it is far from the sun

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Why is solar energy considered renewable energy?

• It's cheaper than fossil fuels

• The sun's energy would not run out for billions of years
  

• Solar energy recharges batteries

• All of them

What type of energy are they collecting?

• Wind Energy

• Solar Energy

• Geothermal Energy

• Hydroelectric Energy

The kind of heat transfer that travels through space in electromagnetic waves is ______________________.

• insulation.

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Albedo can best be described as...

• the temperature at the equator

• the amount of solar radiation absorbed

• the amount of solar radiation reflected

• the air pressure during El Nino

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

True or False- The Sun's energy being absorbed differently by land and water contribute to the uneven heating of earth.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Why does land heat up and cool down faster than water?

• Water has a higher albedo to reflect the heat.

• Water does not heat up fast, but holds heat well.

• Land has a lower specific heat and does not take as much energy to heat.

• All are correct.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4