How do greenhouse gases contribute to Earth's radiative energy balance?
Weather: Understanding Earth's Energy Balance

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Science
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9th Grade
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Sherrill Stead
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They reflect solar radiation back into space.
They absorb and re-emit infrared radiation.
They increase the albedo of Earth's surface.
They block ultraviolet radiation from reaching Earth.
Answer explanation
Greenhouse gases contribute to Earth's radiative energy balance by absorbing and re-emitting infrared radiation, which helps to trap heat in the atmosphere, thus maintaining the planet's temperature.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain how solar radiation absorption varies between different surfaces on Earth.
All surfaces absorb solar radiation equally.
Darker surfaces absorb more solar radiation than lighter surfaces.
Water bodies absorb less solar radiation than deserts.
Snow-covered areas absorb more solar radiation than forests.
Answer explanation
Darker surfaces, like asphalt, absorb more solar radiation due to their lower albedo compared to lighter surfaces, such as sand or snow, which reflect more sunlight. This principle explains why darker materials heat up faster.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Analyze the impact of increased greenhouse gas concentrations on Earth's energy budget.
It decreases the amount of solar energy absorbed by Earth.
It increases the amount of energy radiated back into space.
It leads to an imbalance by trapping more heat in the atmosphere.
It has no significant impact on Earth's energy budget.
Answer explanation
Increased greenhouse gas concentrations trap more heat in the atmosphere, leading to an energy imbalance. This results in more energy being retained rather than radiated back into space, affecting Earth's energy budget.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do clouds play in Earth's energy budget?
They only reflect solar radiation.
They only absorb solar radiation.
They both reflect and absorb solar radiation.
They have no effect on Earth's energy budget.
Answer explanation
Clouds play a crucial role in Earth's energy budget by both reflecting solar radiation back into space and absorbing some of it, which helps regulate the planet's temperature. Thus, they both reflect and absorb solar radiation.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Evaluate the effect of human activities on the distribution of heat in the atmosphere.
Human activities have no effect on atmospheric heat distribution.
Human activities lead to a uniform distribution of heat.
Human activities can cause uneven heating and alter weather patterns.
Human activities only affect heat distribution in urban areas.
Answer explanation
Human activities, such as industrial emissions and deforestation, can lead to uneven heating of the atmosphere, which disrupts normal weather patterns and contributes to climate change.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe how climate feedback mechanisms can amplify global warming.
Positive feedback mechanisms reduce global warming.
Negative feedback mechanisms amplify global warming.
Positive feedback mechanisms amplify global warming.
Feedback mechanisms have no effect on global warming.
Answer explanation
Positive feedback mechanisms, such as melting ice reducing albedo, lead to increased absorption of heat, thus amplifying global warming. This contrasts with negative feedback, which would mitigate warming.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the albedo effect influence Earth's climate?
Higher albedo leads to more heat absorption.
Lower albedo leads to more heat reflection.
Higher albedo leads to more heat reflection.
Albedo has no influence on Earth's climate.
Answer explanation
The albedo effect refers to the reflectivity of surfaces. Higher albedo means more sunlight is reflected back into space, leading to less heat absorption and a cooler climate. Thus, higher albedo leads to more heat reflection.
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