Energy in the Atmosphere

What is convection?

• The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

• The process of heat transfer through direct contact between materials.

• The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

• The movement of air caused by temperature differences in the atmosphere.

What is the water cycle?

• The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

• A process where water is stored in clouds only.

• The method by which water is filtered through soil.

• A cycle that only occurs in oceans.

What type of heat transfer occurs between two substances in direct contact?

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Evaporation

What is conduction?

• The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

• The process of heat transfer through fluids by the movement of the fluid itself.

• The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

• The process of heat transfer that occurs in solids only.

What is radiation?

• The transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves.

• The process of converting light into heat.

• The emission of particles from a radioactive substance.

• The movement of air in the atmosphere.

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather refers to long-term patterns, while climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions.

• Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

• Weather and climate are essentially the same thing.

• Weather is what you expect, climate is what you get.

What is insulation?

• A material that increases the transfer of heat.

• A material that decreases the transfer of heat.

• A type of electrical conductor.

• A method of soundproofing a room.

What form of energy is the sun's light?

• Thermal Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Electromagnetic Radiation

• Nuclear Energy

What is the role of the atmosphere in energy transfer?

• It helps to regulate temperature and distribute heat around the planet.

• It blocks all solar radiation from reaching the Earth.

• It creates weather patterns that prevent energy transfer.

• It has no significant role in energy transfer.

How do humans protect themselves from sun exposure?

• By wearing protective clothing and hats.

• By applying sunscreen only.

• By staying indoors all day.

• By wearing sunglasses only.