Global Heat Budget and Lapse Rates Quiz

What is the primary reason for the Earth's temperature remaining stable over time?

• The Earth's rotation speed

• The presence of greenhouse gases

• The constant increase in solar activity

• The balance between incoming and outgoing radiation

Which area of the Earth experiences a net loss of radiation?

• The equator

• The poles

• The tropics

• The deserts

What percentage of horizontal energy transfer is attributed to wind?

• 80%

• 50%

• 60%

• 90%

What is the average temperature decrease per 1,000 meters of altitude?

• 8.5 degrees Celsius

• 6.5 degrees Celsius

• 5.5 degrees Celsius

• 3.5 degrees Celsius

Which factor can alter the lapse rate significantly?

• Solar radiation

• Earth's magnetic field

• Wind speed

• Humidity