Topic 7.1 and 7.2 Energy in Earth's Atmosphere

What is the primary source of energy in Earth's atmosphere?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Stars

• The Ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The process by which plants use sunlight to make food is called _______.

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Evaporation

• Condensation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What are electromagnetic waves composed of?

• Electric field only

• Magnetic field only

• Both electric and magnetic fields

• Neither electric nor magnetic fields.

Electromagnetic waves can move through the vacuum of space. They consist of a _______ and a magnetic field.

• sound wave

• electric field

• water wave

• light wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which of the following layers of the atmosphere absorbs or reflects sunlight before it reaches the surface?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• All of the above

Some sunlight is absorbed or reflected by the different levels of the atmosphere before it can reach the surface. Fill in the blank: The layer closest to the Earth's surface is the ________.

• A) Thermosphere

• B) Mesosphere

• C) Stratosphere

• D) Troposphere

Which layer of the atmosphere absorbs some UV wavelengths?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

The _______ is the topmost layer of the atmosphere that absorbs some UV wavelengths.

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Which type of energy is primarily absorbed in the mesosphere?

• Infrared (IR)

• Visible

• Ultraviolet (UV)

• Radio waves

In the mesosphere, more UV energy is absorbed along with some _______ energy.

• Infrared (IR)

• Visible

• Ultraviolet (UV)

• Radio waves