Earth's Energy Budget

Question 1

Which best describes the path of solar radiation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: from the Sun to the surface of the Earth, where it is absorbed or reflected

Question 2

If greenhouse gases in the atmosphere act like a blanket around the Earth, how is this "blanket” being changed by human activities?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: It is getting thicker and keeping the Earth warmer.

Question 3

Which is the first surface that has the potential to come into contact with solar radiation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: clouds

Question 4

Which step(s) of the greenhouse effect are being most affected by the increases in greenhouse gases, leading to an increase in heat?1. Solar radiation enters the Earth system and is reflected and absorbed.2. Absorbed energy is released into the atmosphere as heat.3. Heat is absorbed by the atmosphere.4. The atmosphere re-releases heat, warming Earth’s surface and lower atmosphere.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: 3 and 4

Question 5

More ________ of solar radiation occurs with a higher angle of the Sun.Which best completes the statement?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: absorption

Question 6

Which refers to a phenomenon that occurs as solar radiation is absorbed by Earth’s surface and re-radiated into the atmosphere, where it gets trapped and warms the Earth?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: greenhouse effect

Question 7

A light ray is striking the surface of Earth. Which factor would make the light ray more likely to be absorbed than reflected?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: the high angle of the Sun

Question 8

Which would absorb the most radiant energy based on its texture?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: a rocky mountain

Question 9

Which statement best describes the Earth’s energy budget?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: The temperature increases when energy in is greater than energy out, and temperature decreases when energy out is greater than energy in.

Question 10

Which category includes the terms carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and CFCs?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: greenhouse gases

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