Budget

How much solar energy is radiated directly to space from Earth? (Hint! look at RED arrows)

• 64%

• 6%

• 4%

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What amount of incoming solar energy is absorbed by Earth's surface?

• 23%

• 51%

• 49%

• 15%

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Earth's energy budget tracks how much energy flows in and out of Earth's climate.

• True

• False

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20% of Earth's incoming energy is reflected by clouds

• True

• False

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Greenhouse gases, such as ____________ and _____________, absorb energy from Earth's surface and keep that energy in the atmosphere.

• carbon monoxide and helium

• water vapor and oxygen

• carbon dioxide and water vapor

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The balance of energy that is absorbed, reflected, and emitted (radiated) by Earth.

• Albedo

• Energy Budget

• Carbon Cycle

• Fusion

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How does a government budget impact scientific research funding?

• It increases funding for all scientific fields equally.

• It allocates funds based on research priorities and potential impact.

• It decreases funding for basic research to focus on applied sciences.

• It has no impact on scientific research funding.

Which of the following is a real-world application of budgeting in environmental science?

• Calculating the cost of renewable energy projects.

• Determining the speed of a chemical reaction.

• Measuring the gravitational force on Earth.

• Analyzing the structure of a DNA molecule.

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In the context of budgeting for a scientific experiment, what is a 'contingency fund'?

• Funds allocated for unexpected expenses.

• Funds reserved for equipment maintenance.

• Funds used for paying research assistants.

• Funds dedicated to publishing results.

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What role does budgeting play in the management of a scientific laboratory?

• It helps in planning and controlling financial resources.

• It is used to determine the outcome of experiments.

• It is necessary for hiring new researchers.

• It is irrelevant to laboratory management.

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