Weather Topic 2

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

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Earth's core

• Ocean currents

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Which type of radiation is primarily responsible for warming the Earth's surface?

• Ultraviolet radiation

• Infrared radiation

• X-ray radiation

• Gamma radiation

What is the greenhouse effect?

• The trapping of heat by gases in the Earth's atmosphere

• The reflection of sunlight by clouds

• The absorption of sunlight by the ocean

• The cooling of the Earth's surface at night

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Which of the following is NOT a method of heat transfer?

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Convection

• Reflection

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What causes convection currents in the atmosphere?

• Differences in air pressure

• Differences in air temperature

• Differences in air humidity

• Differences in air composition

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Which of the following is an example of a local wind pattern?

• Trade winds

• Sea breeze

• Jet stream

• Polar easterlies

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What is the main cause of wind?

• The rotation of the Earth

• Differences in air pressure

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

• Ocean currents

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Which type of radiation from the sun is most harmful to human skin?

• Infrared radiation

• Ultraviolet radiation

• Visible light

• Microwave radiation

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What is the primary method of heat transfer from the sun to the Earth?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Evaporation

Which of the following gases is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Argon

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